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Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL)
`{ Public Advisory Committee (PAC)
Thursday, May 27, 2010
4 p.m.
Hopi Conference Room
Development Services Building
11000 N. La Canada Dr.
1. Call to Order at or after 4pm
2. Review of Project Schedule
3. Introduction of ESL Scenic Resources
• Overview of Typical Methods to Conserve Scenic Resources
• Review of Applicable General Plan Polices
• Review of Scenic Resource Categories:
✓ Existing: Oracle Road Scenic Corridor District (ORSCD)
✓ Existing: Tangerine Road Corridor Overlay District (TRCOD)
I New: Other Arterial Roads Specified in the General Plan:
Calle Concordia, First Avenue, La Canada Drive, La Cholla
Boulevard, Lambert Lane, Linda Vista Boulevard, Moore
Road, Naranja Drive, Oracle Road, Palisades Road, Rancho
Vistoso Boulevard, Shannon Road, Tangerine Road.
I New: Community Parks
4. Scenic Resource Objectives
• ORSCOD and TRCOD: Only clarify requirements and delete obsolete
code provisions such as select landscape requirements.
• Define objectives and approach to "Other Arterial Roads"...
• Discuss proposed Community Park Standards
5. Next Steps
• Complete Scenic Resources on June 3
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DRAFT
MEETING SUMMARY
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HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DR.
PAC Members Present:
Bill Adler
Doug McKee
Steve Solomon
Susan Simms
Steve Taillie
Philip Kline
Don Chatfield
Oro Valley ESL Team Members Present:
David Williams
Bayer Vella
Karen Berchtold
1. Call to Order -
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm
2. Review of Project Schedule
Bayer Vella reviewed the updated project schedule with the group.
The group discussed how best to convey the ESL concepts to the public. There should be
an executive summary to the document. PAC members may update Town Council
members, but should report concerns back to the group or project managers.
3. Introduction of ESL Scenic Resources
Bayer Vella introduced this final ESL element, and requested general direction from the
group on how to address various subtopics in this category.
David Williams provided an overview of planning tools typically used by Western
communities to implement scenic corridor overlays.
The group reviewed maps depicting the Town's existing scenic corridor overlays, and
those corridors identified for scenic protection in the General Plan. They discussed how to
define the depth of new corridors.
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Bill Adler said that based on his involvement with the General Plan workgroup on this
topic, major issues are: soften/decrease construction impact and building location.
Bayer suggested a tier system may be appropriate for implementing scenic corridors:
1. Major corridors are Oracle and Tangerine.
2. Key corridors with high levels of existing or anticipated traffic and developable
land such as 1st Avenue and La Cholla Boulevard.
3. Low traffic and/or built out areas such as Lambert, Naranja, Rancho Vistoso
Blvd, Moore Road, Linda Vista, Shannon, Calle Concordia, La Canada,
Shannon, Palisades, and areas around Parks.
It was noted that each of the aforementioned roads and areas (Parks) are specifically
delineated in the General Plan as scenic corridors.
The group reviewed the map of possible corridors, observing that much land along the
corridors is already built. One consideration is that the Pima Association of Governments
has proposed that La Cholla could be an alternate north-south route to Oracle, to help
alleviate traffic on Oracle. At a minimum, La Cholla will function much like La Canada in
the future.
Don Chatfield said he supports the three-tier concept. Doug McKee does as well, subject
to consideration of requirements for the third tier.
The group agreed they generally support the three tier concept. They also agreed that an
incentive to relax FAR as development is setback from the road may be appropriate.
Bayer directed the group back to discussion of appropriate implementation tools.
Steve Solomon supports flexibility and a menu of tools. Two key tools are landscape
conservation and building placement.
Don agreed and noted that many tools, including building height, setback, and design, and
access control are already addressed through current zoning and engineering standards.
The group reviewed a list of building heights of existing zones along the corridor and
concluded that they are already fairly low.
Tier 2 discussion
Areas for a possible Tier 2 overlay: La Cholla and First Avenue. One strategy is to have a
ratio for setback and building height:
Commercial Incentive:
2:1 (setback to height)
4:1 plus 10 feet height incentive
Residential:
2:1 (setback to height)
4:1 plus 10 feet height incentive
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Doug noted the Tech Park district may need special attention, as it is the most appropriate
location for higher structures.
The group discussed whether these requirements make sense given the existing parcel
depth along the corridor, and appropriate standards for residential and commercial uses.
For residential, landscape conservation and building placement are key, but the group felt
the two uses should be treated similarly.
Tier III discussion
Based on General Plan direction, this category could apply to: Lambert, Naranja, Moore,
Linda Vista, Calle Concordia, La Canada, Palisades, Shannon, Rancho Vistoso, and
periphery of Town parks.
The group agrees that building height, architectural design, and landscape preservation
are appropriate tools.
For multi-family and commercial development, building bulk and placement and special
design guidelines are key.
5. Next Steps
Staff will complete the Scenic Resources discussion at the last PAC meeting on June 3.
The group adjourned at 6:00 pm.
Prepared by:
Karen Berchtold
Acting Principal Planner
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