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Public Advisory Committee (PAC)
Meeting #6
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009
4-6p.m.
Kachina Conference Room
11000 N. La Canada Dr.
Objectives:
1) Acceptance of final Purpose Statement
2) Prep for joint study session with major landowners
3) Review and comment on first phase of field mapping
1. Call to Order
2. Review of Aug. 20, 2009 Meeting Minutes and final purpose statement
3. Discussion regarding the following upcoming meetings:
• Joint study session with major landowners on September 9
• Public Workshop on September 15
4. Review of AG Conceptual Plan
5. Review of Field Mapping Progress and Results
6. Future Agenda items
Next meeting: 9/20, Arroyo Grande and In- town mapping review
7. Adjournment
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PAC Members Present:
Bill Adler
Don Chatfield
Philip Kline
Doug McKee
Chet Oldakowski
Steve Solomon
Steve Taillie
David Williams, Consultant, Willdan Engineering
Colby Henley, Recon
Oro Valley ESL Team Members Present:
Joe Andrews
Arinda Asper
Karen Berchtold
Bayer Vella
Guest Speaker: Sherry Ruther, Pima County Development Services
1. Meeting called to order at 4:02 p.m.
2. August 20, 2009, meeting minutes approved with no changes.
Mr. Vella introduced the Statement of Purpose and requested the committee's approval.
Mr. Adler asked for one change, to replace "using"with "relying upon." The final version of
the PAC Statement of Purpose reads:
Our purpose is to preserve Oro Valley's significant and sensitive environmental
resources for current and future generations. We will do this through a balanced
approach, relying upon clear, science-based criteria and using innovative
methods while respecting property rights.
3. Discussion Regarding Upcoming Meetings (presented by Ms. Berchtold)
• Joint Study Session scheduled for 3—5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9th in the
Kachina Conference Room. PAC members were asked what they would like to
hear at that session.
o Mr. Adler wants to know what the major landowners consider"sensitive",
what they would recommend to the PAC, what criteria they would use, and
would like to have them think through the process. He also wants to get
the landowners' reactions, as it will help the PAC's confidence in going
forward.
o Mr. Oldakowski asked how they would structure the land ordinance, what
types of investments they are anticipating, and the nature of their
investments.
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o Mr. Williams wants to know what the landowners' expectations are.
o Mr. Vella cautioned that we do not want each landowner to give details on
their property. Mr. Oldakowski clarified that he is looking at raw resources,
not final product.
o Mr. Solomon hopes to find common ground, discuss incentives, and have
the landowners come up with solutions.
o Mr. Adler wants to stress the fact that there is science that shows that
preservation enhances property values. Mr. Kline said that direct evidence
of this are lot premiums adjacent to open preserved spaces.
o Mr. Solomon would like the landowners to help with prioritization of the
features listed on the resource table in order for the PAC to understand how
strongly the group feels about the resources. Mr. Williams and Mr. Vella
both said that that would take a lot of time and would open a can of worms.
Mr. Vella added that for the first joint meeting, the main concern is to have a
balanced approach applied to this process.
o Mr. Williams said that it is important to mention to the landowners that the
Town has adopted the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. Mr. Adler said
he agreed, but we should not lead with that.
o Mr. Chatfield asked how many landowners had 40 or more acres.
o Mr. Adler asked for clarification on strategy of deciding who answers
questions. Mr. Vella said that Ms. Davis would facilitate the meeting, staff
would answer technical questions, and the PAC members would respond to
philosophical, non-technical questions, relying upon the purpose statement
for guidance. Mr. Andrews suggested that if a PAC member has a
comment to offer, they can let Ms. Davis know that they would like to
respond. Mr. Adler suggested that Ms. Davis develop some ground rules
to go over at the meeting.
o Mr. Williams commented that we want to reflect group unity, based on the
purpose statement
• The first Open House meeting is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September
15, 2009, in Council Chambers. The set-up will consist of different stations. The
Purpose Statement, maps, and the project schedule will be presented. The
atmosphere will be informal, and will encourage mingling of attendees.
o Mr. Adler wants to make sure that the PAC is prepared to answer the
questions posed to them. He is concerned about people leaving with no
more information than when they came in.
o Mr. Vella explained that the plan is to have a second Open House at a later
time. The first Open House is about teaching the audience about the
project schedule, the progress made thus far, general information, maps
and raw data. Another component will be to request input from the
audience. The first Open House will answer the "what" and "where"
questions; the second Open House will answer the "how" questions.
o Mr. Chatfield said he saw this first Open House as an opportunity to receive
input as much as to provide information.
4. Review of AG Conceptual Plan
• Mr. Vella said that the Arroyo Grande information is being included based on the
assumption that the Arroyo Grande area will be annexed.
• Sherry Ruther, Pima County Development Services, gave a historical overview of
the Arroyo Grande area.
o The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan is the cornerstone being used. The
area holds a high biological diversity, critical landscape, and habitat
connections. All of this was in place before annexation discussions began.
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When these discussions began, there was much concern about how this
plan would address the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, particularly
wildlife linkages. These concerns coincided with the NAU Wildlife Linkages
Study, a study done by the Arizona Game and Fish Department which
focused on, and established models for, linkages between wildlife "patches"
in the area. Relative to the Arroyo Grande project, Ms. Ruther was given
the assignment of mapping the wildlife linkages, while adhering to the
following requirements:
• Sixty-eight percent (68%) of the area was to be devoted to natural
open space.
• The Tortolita Mountain Park and Catalina State Park/Catalina
Mountains were to be connected for wildlife accessibility.
• Mapping had to maintain appropriate widths and provide buffers
from development.
• Information from the NAU Wildlife Linkages Study had to be
incorporated.
• Infrastructure and development footprint had to be minimized.
o Ms. Ruther referred to large scale maps to show where and how the
aforementioned mapping requirements and restrictions were incorporated.
o The buffer standard being used is 300 meters between development and
natural open space. The standard distance established between
developments and wildlife linkages is one kilometer.
o A proposal is currently going through the Regional Transportation Authority
for underpasses and land bridges across Oracle Road, and has received its
first approval.
• The PAC reviewed a number of large scale maps that depict the recent mapping of
the Arroyo Grande area. The goal is to bring all mapping elements together onto
one ordinance map.
• Mr. Solomon asked why there is such concern for regulation of the remaining 32%
of the area if the 68% is already set aside as open space. Mr. Andrews cautioned
that this plan is not yet approved by State Land. Mr. Williams clarified that the
remaining 32% of the land is subject to regulation.
• Mr. Adler asked if there is enough development value in the remaining 32%. Mr.
Vella said that the Town has made a commitment to maintain the 68% open space.
Part of the Conceptual Plan is that further work will be done, and the second part of
this is to look at resources such as rock outcrops and develop incentives such as
density bonuses. The Plan will not be changing the wildlife corridors, and will
redefine the riparian areas.
• Mr. Solomon said he would like to take a second hard look at how much value is
placed on rock outcrops in the 32% developable area, taking into account that 68%
of the area is already slated for preservation.
• Ms. Ruther said that NAU's analysis of the Arroyo Grande Wildlife Linkages was
very favorable. She also pointed out that the map has been approved by Town
Council.
• Mr. Solomon questioned how the density transitions work and received clarification.
• Mr. Adler expressed concern that there hasn't been any resolution on whether the
resort would be a golf-oriented or ecotourism-oriented resort.
• Mr. Adler said he was unsure on how clear the policy is on public access to Arroyo
Grande trails, and said he was concerned about public access. Mr. Chatfield said
that Mr. Adler's comments regarding public access are both a design and
enforcement issue.
• Mr. Kline asked if there was a concept to create a wildlife park. Mr. Williams said
that one idea was to incorporate into the Tortolita Mountain Park.
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• Mr. Andrews said that the PAC was starting to get into issues that will come up
once State Land makes a decision regarding the area.
5. Future Agenda Items
• The PAC Joint Study Session with major landowners is scheduled for September
9th.
• There will not be a second PAC meeting this month, so the meeting on September
17th is cancelled.
• The October 1st meeting may also be cancelled.
• The Open House is scheduled for September 15th.
• The first cut of the Ordinance draft will be presented to the PAC on October 29th
• An updated meeting schedule will be emailed to the PAC.
6. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Prepared by:
Arinda Asper
Senior Office Specialist
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KACHINA CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DR.
PAC Members Present:
Bill Adler
Philip Kline
Doug McKee
Steve Solomon
Steve Taillie
David Williams, Consultant, Willdan Engineering
Oro Valley ESL Team Members Present:
Joe Andrews
Arinda Asper
Karen Berchtold
Mary Davis
PAC Members Absent:
Don Chatfield
Chet Oldakowski
1. Meeting called to order at 4:04 p.m.
2. August 6, 2009 Meeting Minutes were approved with the following change
On the 3rd page, 5th bullet, the last sentence should read: "Mr. McKee said that there is also the
science that says that increased density reduces animals, with birds being the exception."
3. Group Discussion of General Plan Policies as they relate to ESL
• Mr. Solomon asked if the General Plan had an enforcement component. Mr. Andrews
said that it does not; however, it hasn't been found to be unenforceable, and there is no
case law on this subject. Mr. Williams concurred with Mr. Andrews. Mr Adler added that
when problems are deemed significant, conditions are added to the General Plan. Mr.
Solomon asked what happens if a development plan does not meet the General Plan but is
in compliance with the Zoning Code—can the General Plan be used to require the
conditions. Mr. Andrews replied that is a battle that can be tried, and Mr. Adler added
that this has been successfully attempted.
• Ms. Davis explained that from the Policy Reference Table that was previously drafted, Mr.
Vella had helped select five specific policies that are salient and relevant to this ESL
project, and presented the most ambiguity. Ms. Davis invited the committee members to
participate in an exercise aimed at arriving at the PAC's Statement of Purpose. This
exercise had all committee members read each policy and select words that they felt are
ambiguous or unclear. Committee members were further asked to offer up words that
come to mind spontaneously, rather than analyze their responses.
o The Sections discussed were 11.2.7,11.1.3, and 11.2.8 (from the ESL Specific
category), 1.1.3 (from the Riparian Vegetation category), and 11.2.9 (from the
Threatened and Endangered Habitat Protection category).
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o The committee participated in the exercise by offering their thoughts based on their
philosophical outlook.
• Once the committee offered their comments, staff used the input generated during the
exercise to draft a Statement of Purpose. The committee members were further invited to
suggest changes to the Statement of Purpose draft.
• The ESL PAC Statement of Purpose drafted reads: "Our purpose is to maximize
preservation of significant and sensitive resources for future generation. We will
do this through a balanced approach utilizing clear criterion and innovative methods
while respecting property rights."
• It was decided that the statement would be sent out to all members for one least review
and any tweaks would come into Arinda to incorporate.
4. Team Report on Upcoming Activities
• Mapping is taking longer than anticipated but well underway. The Arroyo Grande
final maps are due the week of August 24th, and State Land needs to review them
first.
• A joint session with the PAC and the major landowners is scheduled for September
9th
• The open house was delayed, due partly because of the mapping delays. It has
been set for September 15th, 6—8 p.m.
• The September 3rd PAC mapping meeting may be postponed due to the League
conference.
5. Future Agenda Items
• Discussion of value—"What has worked well in Oro Valley"
6. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Prepared by:
Arinda Asper
Senior Office Specialist
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PAC Statement of Purpose
Our purpose is to preserve Oro Valley's significant and sensitive
environmental resources for current and future generations. We will
do this through a balanced approach, using clear, science-based
criteria and innovative methods while respecting property rights.
Comments received from the PAC members regarding the Statement of Purpose.
From Bill Adler:
I question how"maximizing preservation" represents a "balanced"approach. To maximize
preservation is to protect, which we agreed is an absolute. But we recognize that protection is a
severe expectation and is unrealistic. I would prefer the deletion of"maximize", and a change
from preservation to preserve...
From Philip Kline:
Here are my suggested edits.
Our purpose is to maximize the preservation of Oro Valley's?
significant and sensitive environmental resources for current and
future generations. We will achieve this purpose through a balanced
approach, using clear, science-based? criteria and innovative
methods while taking into account existing? property rights.
The question marks are suggested edits only. The "science-based criteria"
suggestion is to incorporate the idea that we will be establishing criteria using the
best available scientific data, rather than opinion or conjecture. The most
important edit I think is to include the term "environmental" or an equivalent term
before resources to focus on the specific resources that the ESL is concerned
with. I think "respecting" is too strong a term regarding property rights also. It
makes it seem like the ESL will not affect property rights, which I think is
misleading. It think "taking into account" or something similar better reflects the
purpose of the ESL.
From Steve Solomon:
I have several comments regarding the changes.
1. " Environmental": the resources we are preserving are more than
environmental, such as archaeological, therefore we may not want to include this
change.
2. "Science based": will all our criteria be science based or will some be
community value based such as views?
3. "Taking into account": I fell the original word "respecting" better reflects our
goal.
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From: Vella, Bayer
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:42 PM
To: 'David Williams'; Davis, Mary; Asper, Arinda
Cc: chenley@recon-us.com; Cheryl Thurman; Moore, Steven; Berchtold, Karen
Subject: esl - loose ends
David,
Responses are included below....
Bayer Vella, AICP
Conservation and Sustainability Manager
Town of Oro Valley
ph: 520-229-4810
Please consider th.e environment before printing this message.
From: David Williams [mailto:dwilliams@willdan.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:28 PM
To: Vella, Bayer
Cc: chenley@recon-us.com; Cheryl Thurman; Moore, Steven; Berchtold, Karen
Subject: RE: add services- what areas in Town
Bayer,
I have asked Colby to follow up with you on the in town field work areas. The in town mapping deliverable date is
September 18, assuming we start the work this week...
Colby is coming by today at 2:oopm.
1"m not sure what we are doing with PAC on the 17th unless we debrief the joint session and open house. TAC
will not have seen in-town mapping so we need to adjust as you have probably already surmised.
This meeting will be canceled. PAC has plenty to do this month....and the extra time is required. So— 1st
PAC in October will be In-Town Mapping and the 2nd meeting in October will be draft review (assuming
we stay on the current code review schedule)
We (team) have discussed and will have progress maps available for the open house, that will reflect progress to
date, and most of the in-town corrections, updates, new links, and possible some field results. We can discuss
exactly what exhibits to produce on Thursday, or when we next meet to discuss the open house.
Yes...let's discuss. The in-town maps that we have must be reviewed for quality before open house...
Our team has discussed and is ready to provide needed maps for: State Land meeting Cheryl is on it; PAC this
week Need to see rock outcrop maps pronto, and open house Need to develop the laundry list— which is
basically everything provided to TAC and PAC. If we want any maps for the joint session on 9/9, please
advise as soon as possible. No maps needed. As we discussed today, a map progression like the one used at
TAC last week is anticipated for the State Land meetign and the PAC. I have asked our team to have the State
Land maps sent over to the Town by the end of the day today so Steve has ample time to plot the group. Steve,
would like to see the new stuff before any plots. New stuff=rock outcrops. These will be the same as what
the TAC with the exception of boulder probability data layer and the addition of the Oracle Road wildlife crossing,
if we recieve that data in time to include.Per Cherlye— Oracle Rd data came in.
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I look forward to discussing schedule this afternoon, and any additional details that need follow up.
Thank you,
David
From: Vella, Bayer [mailto:bvella@orovalleyaz.gov]
Sent: Tue 9/1/2009 11:56 AM
To: David Williams
Cc: chenley@recon-us.com
Subject: RE: add services- what areas in Town
David,
We need to discuss these maps. We have a bit of miscommunication..some of these areas are not correct....
When can we meet—and soon—on the following
1. Mapping needed
2. Schedule
3. In-town mapping deliverable date
Bayer Vella, AICP
Conservation and Sustainability Manager
Town of Oro Valley
ph: 520-229-4810
ip-A Please consider the environment before printing this message.
From: David Williams [mailto:dwilliams@willdan.com]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:17 PM
To: Vella, Bayer
Cc: chenley@recon-us.com
Subject: FW: add services- what areas in Town
Bayer,
I am forwarding Colby's response. I think we are on the same page, but not certain, so let me know if we are
missing something. We will be in a team meeting from 2-3pm, but otherwise available to discuss.
Thank you,
David
From: Colby Henley [mailto:chenley@recon-us.com]
Sent: Mon 8/31/2009 11:59 AM
To: David Williams
Subject: RE: add services-what areas in Town
Hi David,
Attached are some maps that show the groung-truthing areas per the sticky-note/markup map.
Let me know if you need anything else. See you at 2pm.
9/2/2009
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Colby
From: David Williams [mailto:dwilliams@willdan.com]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:55 AM
To: Colby Henley
Cc: Cheryl Thurman; Bayer Vella
Subject: FW: add services- what areas in Town
Importance: High
Colby,
Can you clarify what the selected areas in Town are?
As I recall these are the areas flagged by informal TAC review and by our team and staff review (the map with the
sticky notes and markups). Maybe prepare a quick list of these?
Also, the bottom line is we were going to look at all areas of town regarding riparian and habitat links as part of
cleaning up the existing database.
We need to get back to Bayer asap so he can move the additional services request forward.
Also, please note Bayer's point about in-town mapping for the open house next week. I think we should be able
to get the'missing links' edited and added in (from the marked-up map)for presentation on the 15th of
September, and understand field work related changes may not be ready.
Thank you,
David
From: Vella, Bayer [mailto:bvella@orovalleyaz.gov]
Sent: Mon 8/31/2009 9:16 AM
To: David Williams
Subject:
We need to have some level of in-town mapping for the public open house..
Just read over the budge proposal...still wondering if we are on the same page about"selected areas in Town".
Let's get this wrapped up today—so I can get the official okie dokie
Bayer Vella, AICP
Conservation and Sustainability Manager
Town of Oro Valley
ph: 520-229-4810
Please consider th.e environmentt before printing this message.
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PAC Purpose Statement
FINAL Our purpose is to preserve Oro Valley's significant and
sensitive resources for current and future generations. erK,
We will do this through a balanced approach,
clear, science-based criteria and innovative methods
while respecting property rights.
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WITH CHANGES
HIGHLIGHTED Our purpose is to maximize preserve.pro Valley's
significant and sensitive resources for_current and
future generations. We will do this through a balanced
approach, using clear,science-based criteria and
innovative methods while respecting property rights.
FIRST DRAFT Our purpose is to maximize preservation of significant
and sensitive resources for future generations. We will
do this through a balanced approach utilizing clear
criterion and innovative methods while respecting
property rights.
Comments received from the PAC members regarding the Statement of Purpose.
From Bill Adler:
I question how"maximizing preservation" represents a "balanced" approach. To maximize
preservation is to protect, which we agreed is an absolute. But we recognize that protection is a
severe expectation and is unrealistic. I would prefer the deletion of"maximize", and a change
from preservation to preserve...
From Philip Kline:
Here are my suggested edits.
Our purpose is to maximize the preservation of Oro Valley's?
significant and sensitive environmental resources for current and
future generations. We will achieve this purpose through a balanced
approach, using clear, science-based? criteria and innovative
methods while taking into account existing? property rights.
The question marks are suggested edits only. The "science-based criteria"
suggestion is to incorporate the idea that we will be establishing criteria using the
best available scientific data, rather than opinion or conjecture. The most
important edit I think is to include the term "environmental" or an equivalent term
before resources to focus on the specific resources that the ESL is concerned
with. I think "respecting" is too strong a term regarding property rights also. It
makes it seem like the ESL will not affect property rights, which I think is
misleading. It think "taking into account" or something similar better reflects the
purpose of the ESL.
From Steve Solomon:
I have several comments regarding the changes.
1. " Environmental": the resources we are preserving are more than
environmental, such as archaeological, therefore we may not want to include this
change.
2. "Science based": will all our criteria be science based or will some be
community value based such as views?
3. "Taking into account": I fell the original word "respecting" better reflects our
goal.
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Environmentally Sensitive Lands
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SENS;�=uE LANDS
Oro Malley Town Hall
Council Chambers
11000 N. La Canada Dr.
Oro Valley is c rrently working on an Environmentally Sensitive Lands(ESI)project.
The goal is to identify and address the Town's natural and cultural resources in a
comprehensive manner.The protection,restoration and maintenance of
environmental resources require an integrated approach.They Town's open space,
l�i�log�c���y
significant areas,view sheds and cultural resources must be identified,
defined,prioritized and addressed holistically.
Members of the ESL team will be on hand to answer questions.This open house is
free and open to public.Oro Valley residents are encouraged to attend to learn about
this project,how it affects them and how it will affect the future for Oro Valley.
For more information please contact Mary Davis at(520) 229-4712 or
mdavis@orovalleyaz.gov.
9/1/2009
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Oro'Alley Town Hall•
Council Chambers
11000 N. La Canada Dr.
Oro Valley is.currently waking on anEnvironmentally Sensitive lands(ESI)project.
The q0a1 is to identify and addtess the Town's nature and cultural resources in a
comprebensive manner.The protfction,.restoration and maintenance of
environmentalemilronMentallesources require an Integra0d approach.The Town's ven space,
biologically sijrificarrt Areas;*vev sods And cultural resourcesresourcesitnust be itentill+ed
defined,prioritized and addressed holistically.
Members of the ESL will be an hard to answer questions.This open house is
free and open to public.Oro Valley residents ars encouraged toattend to learn about
this project,how It aaffects them and how it will affect the future for Oro Valley.
For more information please contact Mary Davis at(520) 229-4712 or
mdavis@orovalleyaz.gov.
9/1/2009