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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Planning and Zoning Commission - 10/6/2009 MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION *AMENDED REGULAR SESSION AGENDA October 6, 2009 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER AT OR AROUND 6:00 P.M. Chairman Reddin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Clark Reddin Vice Chair Joe Hornat Commissioner Alan Caine Commissioner Mary Caswell Commissioner Robert Swope EXCUSED: Commissioner Robert La Master Commissioner Scott Merry CALL TO THE AUDIENCE (Non Agenda Items Only) Opened and closed without comment. 1. Review and /or approval of the July 7, 2009, P&Z Commission meeting minutes. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Joe Hornat and seconded by Commissioner Alan Caine to approve as written the July 7, 2009 P&Z Commission meeting minutes. MOTION carried, 5-0 *2. Public Hearing: 0V809-003, Curry Architecture LLC, request conditional use permit for Independent Living Facility (111 units) and duplex cottage suites at northeast corner of Lambert Lane and Highlands Drive. Property is zoned R-4, Townhouse District. Parcel # 224-30-363A, 224-30-3676G, and 224-30-3620. For questions or additional information, please contact Karen Berchtold, OV Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4814 or kberchtold©orovalleyaz.gov. Karen Berchtold, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report and reviewed the following: - Conditional use criteria - Zoning and compatibility - Neighborhood compatibility - Site section Staff recommended that any approval include the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Dan Roach, Curry Architecture, presented the proposal and reviewed the following: - Lifestyle - Building design - Duplex cottage plan - Interior photos - Exterior photos - Site Plan - Color board Commissioner Caine asked what the feedback was from the neighborhood meetings. The applicant responded the feedback received to date has been positive. Public Hearing was opened. Bill Adler, resident, spoke against the proposal and stated the development is not compatible with Oro Valley. Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mary Caswell and seconded by Commissioner Robert Swope to approve OV809-003, Curry Architecture LLC, request for a conditional use permit for Independent Living Facility (111 units) and duplex cottage suites with the conditions in Exhibit A. MOTION carried, 5-0 3. Public Hearing: OV9-09-001, Vistoso Partners, represented by the WLB Group, requests approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) Amendment for portions of Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5, generally bounded on the north by Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, on the east by the Big Wash, on the south by Tangerine Road, and on the west by Rancho Vistoso Boulevard. For questions or additional information, please contact Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4822 or mmichels@orovalleyaz.gov. Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Michels reviewed the following: - Existing PAD Land Use - Proposed PAD Land Use - Goals of PAD Amendment - Tentative Development Plan - Honeybee Wash Corridor - Findings For - Finding Against - Members of the public have expressed concerns regarding the proposal Staff recommended approval with the conditions in Exhibit A. Commissioner Caswell asked if there would be a traffic light at Arrowsmith. Paul Keesler, OV Development Review Division Manager, said as the development progresses at some point a light would be required. Paul Oland, of WLB, presented the proposal. Public Hearing was opened. Doug McKee, OV resident, spoke of unintended consequences. Mr. McKee recommended a continuance of the proposal until staff and the applicant can fully analyze the impact on the golf course area. Bill Adler, OV resident, stated to approve construction in a significant resource area is irresponsible. Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Alan Caine and seconded by Commissioner Mary Caswell to approve OV9-09-001, Vistoso Partners, represented by the WLB Group, requests approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) Amendment for portions of Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5, with the conditions in Exhibit A. MOTION carried, 5-0 Chairman Reddin called for a five minute recess at 7:36 p.m. 4. Public Hearing: 0V7-09-09, The Town of Oro Valley Planning & Zoning Department's request to amend the zoning code to revise and supplement landscaping requirements associated with residential and commercial development. The proposed amendments would, if approved, revise and add new requirements to address rainwater harvesting, water planning, plant palette restrictions, irrigation, maintenance, general design, review processes, and administration. For questions or additional information, please contact Bayer Vella, Conservation and Sustainability Manager, at (520) 229-4810 or bvella@orovalleyaz.gov. Bayer Vella, OV Conservation and Sustainability Manager, presented the proposed Landscape Conservation Code. Mr. Vella reviewed the following: - OV Water Conservation - Sustainability and Landscaping - General Plan Policies - Solutions in General Plan - Plant Palette - New Look of Landscape - Regulation of Turf - Water Planning - Water Savings - Rain Water Harvesting Mr. Vella said the new code would apply to all new commercial and residential development. Paul Keesler, Development Review Manager, said the Town is currently working on an update to the drainage criteria and trying to utilize incentives for using water harvesting. Mr. Vella provided an updated Addendum D and said any motion made should include the change to addendum D. Public Hearing Steve Solomon, OV resident, spoke in favor of the code revision. Bill Adler, OV resident, said this idea of water harvesting is going to have to be sold to the community. Mr. Adler said he is in favor of raising water rates. Tom Gribb, OV resident, spoke in favor of the revisions and said water is wasted because of poor design. Doug McKee, OV resident, said by reducing usage the Water Utility would have to raise rates. This is a case of unintended consequences. Mr. Mckee recommended more study be done before approval. Eric Barrett, non resident, Landscape Architect, said the ideas of the ordinance are great but we need to look at pervious materials to help save and conserve. The Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Robert Swope and seconded by Commissioner Mary Caswell to recommend to Council to approve OV7-09-09, The Town of Oro Valley Planning & Zoning Department's request to amend the zoning code to revise and supplement landscaping requirements associated with residential and commercial development, with the changes to Amendment D. Vice Chair Hornat requested a friendly amendment that we add a condition to ask the Town Council to approve a yet to be developed educational program with an eye towards existing homeowners. Vice Chair Hornat agreed that there might be unintended consequences but said no one would disagree that it is not a good idea to conserve our drinking water. Chairman Reddin stated he would vote against the motion because he is concerned about the cost to the community and enforcement/managing issues. MOTION carried, 4-1 with Chairman Clark Reddin Reddin opposed 5. Planning Director Update Paul Popelka, OV Acting Planning and Zoning Director gave updates on the following: - Landscape Conservation Code going before Council on November 4, 2009 - ESLO will be heard by Council at the November 9, 2009, study session - Neighborhood clean-up is scheduled to begin on October 30, 2009 - P&Z work program will be brought to the Commission in December - CPI starts October 8, 2009 6. Future Agenda Items No agenda items were presented. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Joe Hornat and seconded by Commissioner Mary Caswell to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. MOTION carried, 5-0 Prepay by, Deanna Ruiz Recording Secretary