Exhibit 3 – Summary of Public Hearings, Meetings and Outreach
Multi-family Development Standards & ODS in Residential Zones (MF Project):
City Council - November 14, 2023: Draft MF Project - Residential ODS concepts first presented to City Council on November 14, 2023: introduction of COSA, Vertical and Horizontal Modulation Standards. Council directed staff to continue refining the proposed site planning and massing/scale concepts, including options for setbacks and common open space amenity areas, massing of additional height at the rear, horizontal modulation (with consideration of additional modulation for longer building segments), and vertical modulation, and to bring back the architectural detailing standards. Council directed staff to proceed with concepts.
Special City Council Video and Staff Report (Item #1):
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=36226
Design Review Board - February 8, 2024: Draft MF Project – Residential ODS concepts and draft ordinance presented to Design Review Board for review and comment. DRB provided feedback on the Site Planning (Setbacks, COSA, Lot Coverage), Massing and Scale (Horizontal Modulation, Vertical Modulation, Façade Articulation Modulation) and Architectural Elements (Materials, Colors, Rooflines, Fenestration Options) sections, as well as the proposed pattern book. Recommended to meet with local architects for their comments.
DRB Video and Staff Report (Item b):
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=36591
Architects Meeting - February 29, 2024: Based on DRB’s recommendation, staff presented the same MF Project – Residential ODS material at a meeting of local architects. The group supported loosening site planning standards and maximizing flexibility in building design, including setbacks, lot coverage, open space, and architectural elements, to better accommodate higher-density development, but had concerns ODS would limit creative freedom. Meeting not recorded/televised.
City Council - April 2, 2024: Staff presented MF Project – Residential ODS feedback from DRB and the architects group, revisiting Council’s previous direction. Council directed staff to proceed with the original COSA concept (with comments), to allow any roofline (not limited to the proposed menu options) for both MF Project – Residential ODS and the MU Project – Mixed Use ODS, to provide list of prohibited materials rather than permitted materials, to not regulate colors, and to maintain fenestration options.
Special City Council Video and Staff Report (Item 1):
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=36839
Multi-family and Mixed-Use Development Standards & ODS in Commercial Zones (MU Project):
City Council – February 27, 2024: Draft MU Project – Mixed Use ODS concepts, including setback, massing and building articulation concepts, presented to City Council for review and comment. Council directed staff to proceed with concepts, including eliminating the R-1250 standards for residential development and proceeding with minimum 12-foot public realm setback for all projects.
Council Video and Staff Report (Item 8G):
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=36283
Design Review Board – May 9, 2024: Draft MU Project – Mixed Use ODS concepts and ordinance presented to Design Review Board for review and comment. DRB provided feedback on the Development Standards (including change from R-1250 to new standards), Site Planning, Massing and Scale (Horizontal Modulation, Vertical Modulation, Façade Articulation Modulation) and Architectural Elements (Materials, Colors, Rooflines, Fenestration Options) sections, as well as the proposed pattern book.
DRB Video and Staff Report (Item b):
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=37041
MF and MU Projects Combined:
Planning Commission – April 1, 2026: Study Session. Detailed presentation on the proposed code amendments and objective design standards for multi-family and residential mixed use projects in residential and commercial zones (MF and MU projects combined under one Draft Ordinance). Commissioners were able to ask questions, provide preliminary feedback and hear public comments.
Planning Commission Video and Staff Report (Item 7b):
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=40524
Planning Commission – April 15, 2026: Public Hearing. Following staff presentation and public comment, Planning Commission provided a formal recommendation on the proposed ordinance to City Council – recommended approval of Draft Ordinance, with comments:
• Allow interior (side) setbacks to be included in COSA area calculations. • Do not restrict COSA areas to the front 80% of the lot, provided they are accessible to all residents.
• Allow balconies to project up to 12 inches into required setbacks. • Add “Architectural Banding,” as presented during the public hearing, as an option for modulation/articulation, including allowable projections into setbacks. • Eliminate the proposed Public Right-of-Way and Access Improvements (GMC Section 30.12.040(E)) requiring a 12-foot minimum public realm along commercial corridors.
Planning Commission Video and Staff Report (Item 7a):
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=40536
Public Outreach Presentations and Q&A’s for both projects:
Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council - December 4, 2023 Northwest Glendale Homeowners Association - May 13, 2024 In-person Community Meeting at Sparr Heights Community Center - May 22, 2024 Virtual Community Meeting - May 29, 2024
Montrose Shopping Park Association - June 6, 2024
Glendale Association of Realtors – April 13, 2026
SB 79 Transit Oriented Development
City Council – March 3, 2026: Presentation of SB 79 (the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act) status and options, with Council direction to proceed with delayed effectuation ordinance and to adopt ODS prior to SB 79 July 1, 2026 effective date.
City Council Video and Staff Report (Item 10d):
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=40679