Planning and Zoning Commission elects Sheri Koshal chair, names Tom Bilsten vice chair and approves consent items

The Planning and Zoning Commission on May 6, 2026 elected Vice Chair Sheri Koshal as its chair and appointed Commissioner Tom Bilsten as vice chair, then approved the meeting’s consent agenda and concluded with routine member comments.

Vice Chair Sheri Koshal nominated herself for the chair position during the reordering of the agenda to take elections early. “I would like to nominate Sheri Koshal as the chair of the committee,” said Vice Chair Sheri Koshal; a motion to appoint her was seconded and approved by voice vote, after which Koshal presided as chair for the remainder of the meeting.

Commissioner Charlotte nominated Tom Bilsten for vice chair; the nomination was seconded by Commissioner Ryan. The commission voted to appoint Bilsten, with the chair announcing the motion passed by a 6–1 tally.

Under the consent agenda, staff reported that Arizona Commerce Center No. 2 will be continued, the Dobson residence has been pulled from its request for historic-landmark designation, and a staff report was presented on an entertainment-use permit for the Mexicano restaurant. Chair Sheri Koshal moved to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Ryan seconded and the commission approved the consent items by voice vote.

During member comments, commissioners thanked former Chair Human for his service to the commission. The commission set its next regular meeting for June 3 at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned after brief closing remarks and holiday well-wishes.