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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Planning and Zoning Commission - 11/5/2012 MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION November 5, 2012 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M. Chair Swope called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Robert Swope Vice Chair Don Cox Commissioner Buette Commissioner D. Alan Caine Commissioner Thomas Drzazgowski Commissioner Bill Leedy Commissioner William Rodman ALSO PRESENT: Council Member Joe Hornat Council Member Lou Waters Council Member Brendan Burns PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Swope led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance CALL TO AUDIENCE -Two comments were received: Shirl Lamonna, resident, said the audio on the Town website from the last Planning and Zoning Commissioner meeting at Basis School was hard to hear due to public speakers at the podium not speaking directly into the microphone, and she asked that speakers position themselves closer to the microphone for future meetings. Gabe Wigtil, non-resident, reminded the audience about the Wild Connection Community Wildlife event at Catalina State Park on November 10-11, 2012. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS Council Member Joe Hornat was present and had no comments. Council Members Lou Waters, Mary Snider and Brendan Burns were also present. 1. REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 SPECIAL SESSION AND OCTOBER 2, 2012 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Cox and seconded by Commissioner Caine to approve the September 18, 2012 Special Session meeting minutes and the October 2, 2012 Regular Session meeting minutes. Commissioner Rodman amended the September 18, 2012 Special Session meeting minutes in regard to Item 1 on the Agenda about not approving the sign ordinance fines. MOTION carried, 7-0. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: DESERT SPRINGS MAJOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CHANGING THE LAND USE MAP FOR A 110 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ORACLE ROAD AT THE TANGERINE INTERSECTION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL / OFFICE, RESORT / GOLF COURSE TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OPEN SPACE AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL/ OFFICE AND MODIFY THE SIGNIFICANT RESOURCE AREA BOUNDARY, AMEND THE SPECIAL PLANNING AREA POLICIES AND EXPAND THE URBAN SERVICES BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE PROPERTY (OVI 112-002) Chad Daines, Principal Planner, presented: Applicant's Request Modify The SRA Expand the USB Location and Context Map Background Site Photography Site Conditions Major Washes Hillside Areas Planned Wildlife Overpass/Underpass Existing Pima County Zoning Current General Plan Proposed General Plan Amendment Existing and Proposed Lane Use Comparison Significant Resource Areas (SRA) Modification Special Area Policies Urban Services Boundary General Plan Amendment Evaluation Criteria Neighborhood Meetings/Public Input Neighborhood Meeting Issues Public Input Opportunities in Review Process Summary Recommendation - Lane Use Plan Recommendation - SRA Recommendation - Special Area Policies Recommendation - Urban Services Applicant Keri Silvyn of Lazarus Silvyn Bangs presented. Brad Jarvies, Rob/WLB, Eleanor Gladding SLBA were also in attendance. Ms. Silvyn provided Commissioners with an e-mail from Bryan Martyn of Arizona State Park the park's which outlined position relative to the project. In terms of what the benefits are for Oro Valley: residential located near jobs and retail; balance on topography for ESL with SRA and open space and increased sales tax for commercial and sales tax. Mrs. Silvyn provided an overview of how the project met the required criteria for General Plan Amendments. Rob Lonaker/WLB Group presented an overview of the properties visibility from various vantage points in Catalina State Park. Keri Silvyn discussed the biological corridors and critical habitat identified on the SDCP Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. The developer disagreed with 200' natural buffer for wildlife movement requested by the Coalition. Eleanor Gladding, SDCA, discussed biological corridors and critical habitat and wildlife movements throughout Pima County. Chair Swope opened the public hearing Kathy Anne Whitmore, non-resident, opposes the plan. Dave Cooper, non-resident, opposes the plan. John Musolf, resident, opposes the plan. Steven Wind, non-resident, opposes the plan. Mike Motherway, non-resident, opposes the plan. Pamela Ludwig, non-resident, opposes the plan. William Scott, non-resident, opposes the plan for health reasons. Marsha Hartz, resident, opposes the plan for light pollution. Pat Kinsman, resident, opposes the plan for animal corridors. Bill Adler, resident, opposes intensity--not whether it is developed. Kathie Schroeder, non-resident, opposes the plan due to wanting to conserve the area. Carolyn Campbell, non-resident and representative of Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, opposes the plan. The coalition believes conditions have changed since 1990 to protect wildlife movement including $9 million spent on a wildlife crossing plan and open space acquisition by the County. Carl Boswell, resident, is opposed to the plan and worries about wildlife. Diane Bristow, resident, is opposed to the plan. Richard Furash, resident, is opposed to the plan because he doesn't believe there's an urgency for this plan. Chair Swope closed the public hearing and opened discussion for Commissioners. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Caine and seconded by Vice Chair Cox to recommend approval of the requested General Plan Amendments under case OV1112-02. MOTION carried, 4-3 with Chair Swope, Commissioner Buette, and Commissioner Rodman opposed. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: MERCADO MANDARINA MAJOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL/OFFICE (NCO) AND REDESIGNATE AS A GROWTH AREA FOR 8.6 ACRES OF THE 26.7 ACRE PROPERTY, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TANGERINE ROAD AND LA CHOLLA BLVD (OVIIII-005) Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented: Applicant's request General Plan Amendment from Low-density Residential (LDR) to Neighborhood Commercial/Office (NCO) General Plan Land Use Designation Location and Context General Plan Future Land Use Tangerine Road Corridor Overlay District (TRCOD) requirements Environmentally Sensitive Lands Site View Looking North from Tangerine Road General Plan Amendment Evaluation Criteria Growth Area Neighborhood Meetings/Public Input Neighborhood Meeting Issues: Senior care building height Frequency of emergency response Tangerine/La Cholla widening timing Buffer width Site lighting Additional traffic Public Input Summary Recommendation: Major General Plan Amendment Recommendation: Growth Area Applicant Paul Oland representing Townsend Family/property owner indicated they were in agreement with the neighbors regarding the following: A 50' undisturbed open space buffer on Limewood - A 90' building setback on Limewood Northern portion of the site restricted to Independent Living (not Assisted Living) - Improvement of two drainage areas Chair Swope opened the public hearing: Donald Bristow, resident, didn't like the lack of residential property in the plan. Bill Adler, resident, believes low density residential isn't realistic but is concerned about Senior Living ideal and doesn't believe it shouldn't be part of retail. Senior Living is the wrong use but likes the neighborhood commercial. John Musolf, indicated that resident, separating zoning versus plan amendments is wrong. The change in C-1 is the ultimate plan of the applicant. Chair Swope closed the public hearing Chair Swope opened the floor for the applicant. Applicant Paul Oland agrees that LDR is unrealistic and they have garnered neighbor support. Mr. Oland indicated that they are not mingling zoning and plan amendment isn't occurring. Chair Swope opened the discussion to Commissioners. Commissioner Rodman asked about LDR and thinks independent living is appropriate. Mr. Williams responded that specific uses best fit the property with Town Council review. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Caine and seconded by Vice Chair Cox recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment under case OV1191-005. MOTION carried, 7-0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: A MAJOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADD A NEW ENERGY ELEMENT AND ASSOCIATED UPDATES TO THE STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. THE PROPOSAL INCLUDES GOALS AND POLICIES THAT ADDRESS A BROAD RANGE OF ENERGY-RELATED ISSUES (OVI 112-03) Bayer Vella, Conservation and Sustainability Manager, presented: Process: Energy Policy Committee SAHBA & MPA Home Owners Associations Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Boards & Commissions Utilities Town Residents Surrounding Jurisdictions Specific Outreach Efforts with Business Community General Plan Energy Element: key ingredients: 1. Opportunities to better the bottom-line: energy efficiency, renewable energy 2. Cost-saving opportunities &community leadership 3. Education outreach 4. Infrastructure Planning 5. Community Resiliency and the Town's Vision Chair Swope opened the Public Hearing: Dave Perry, OV Chamber of Commerce, indicated he had asked a few people what they thought about it and explained some of the questions and issues which had been expressed to him. John Musolf, resident, discussed that in the past no one in government came around to tell people what to put in their homes. When government gets involved, we won't live in democracy. Bill Adler, resident, discussed costs associated with innovation that the consumer ultimately pays for. Availability and affordability are issues now. He believes it's wise to educate the community with availability and affordability. Jack Stinnell, resident, saw the presentation and it made sense to him. Global warming is an issue. He worries about coal making pollution as well as high water use. He got solar at his home and had to fight the HOA about the solar panels. He feels it's economical to have solar. He supports the Energy Element. Shirl Lamonna, resident, supports the Energy Element since the plan is directional not mandatory. Historically, seat belts, motorcycle helmets, and light bulbs are examples that were nudges and became mandatory. She worries about unintended consequences of energy plan. David Godlewski, SAHBA and resident, indicated that builders are building more energy efficient homes. Chair Swope closed the public hearing MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Caine and seconded by Commissioner Leedy to recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment under case OV1112- 003. MOTION carried, 6-1 with Vice Chair Cox opposed. PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Fall Community Academy on Thursday will be discussion of town finances and water. Neighborhood meetings: CVS Pharmacy and Paradise Bakery on November 14th, AT&T cell tower on November 20th and second AT&T cell tower on November 27th. Future agenda items for December 4th regular meeting include GP Strategic Implementation Program report of how we have progressed over 10 years. January's meeting would fall on New Year's Day so it has been re- scheduled for January 9th. We expect election of officers on that agenda. Town council will hear San Dorado this Wednesday. On December 5th, Town Council will consider the 3 items heard tonight and PAD amendment Fry's signs will be on that agenda. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leedy and seconded by Commissioner Rodman to adjourn. MOTION carried, 7-0. Prepared by: 46.0720.(1 pp?" Roseanne Flores Recording Secretary I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special session of the Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 5th day of November 2012. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.