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PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING # 14
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February 18, 2010
4- 6p
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DR.
PAC Members Present:
Bill Adler
Susan Simms
Doug McKee
Steve Solomon
Philip Kline
Oro Valley ESL Team Members Present:
Bayer Vella
Karen Berchtold
Joe Andrew2
Paul Keesler
1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 4:02 p.m.
2. February 11, 2010 meeting summary
Karen Berchtold informed the group that as the summary was not complete; it would be
included in a future agenda.
3. Update on project schedule
Karen Berchtold distributed an updated project schedule. The schedule includes weekly
meetings, with one meeting planned for most sections, and two if needed. The schedule will
keep the project moving ahead at a vigorous pace.
4. Update on Cultural Resources
Karen Berchtold provided an update on Staff's work on the cultural resources component.
Staff is working on a draft revision, and intends to meet with the HPC workgroup in early
March.
Steve Solomon expressed concerns about the extent of cultural resources in the Arroyo
Grande area, and whether the known presence of cultural resources is disclosed to a
prospective property owner.
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5. Open Space Section: draft discussion
Open Space Maintenance
In section C.2, page 4, group clarified that maintenance should default to Town, unless other
tools are used.
Steve Solomon suggested that the phrase "permanently manage and maintain" should be
better defined (p. 4).
The draft needs to clarify the maintenance issue, perhaps by creating a separate section
titled "Maintenance," and by making a distinction between maintenance of smaller areas by
HOAs, and larger ones by the Town and/or County.
Doug McKee suggested that a study session with Town Council could be held to address the
maintenance issue and determine if Town maintenance is feasible, and Bill Adler agreed.
Karen will discuss this idea with Bayer Vella.
The group asked staff to provide a map that shows the extent of existing, undeveloped area
that remains in the Town.
Maintenance Cost
The group discussed whether impact fees could be used to generate funds for open space
maintenance. Joe Andrews noted that impacts fees can only be assessed for matters of
public necessity.
The group requested clarification of the reference to federal reference under 5.ii, and of the
term "common maintenance agreement."
Steve Solomon expressed concern about the definition of rock outcrops, and feeling that the
95% conservation standard is extreme.
Regarding "Essential Services", on p. 6, d.(2).3., the discussion regarding utilities trenching
needs to be revised because it is not always possible to consolidate these utilities. The term
"mitigate" should be changed to "restored." Also, the group does not see how it is feasible to
mitigate off-site.
Under the discussion regarding potential reductions, the calculation of the reduction needs to
be clarified: is the 25% maximum reduction of MUMA area applied to the required open
space value?
6. Design Requirements Section: draft discussion
Bill Adler noted that the applicability of the various sections needs to be clarified, and overall
section needs to be simplified. Steve suggested perhaps a matrix would make sense. Under
B.2., the group wondered if trail infrastructure is allowed in the trample zone.
Joe Andrews noted there is a problem with allowing flexibility in standards applied at the
subdivision stage; staff will discuss further.
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Cluster Design
Bill Adler noted that discussion needs to note when net versus gross values apply. The
references can be confusing in relation to density: perhaps the term "yield" should be used.
Section D.d.C. (??): Term "demonstrable" needs to be better defined.
Bill Adler: need to define what we mean by impact; according to general plan, it means
impact to views.
Further discussion is needed to clarify if three story buildings would be appropriate. Doug
McKee asked for a table of current building heights. Bill Adler asked for more discussion on
transitional density.
7.. Discussion of Future Agenda Items
Staff will continue review of this section at the next meeting.
8. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at
Prepared by:
Karen Berchtold
Acting Principal Planner
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