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Public Advisory Committee (PAC) tf,A
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
4 p.m.
Hopi Conference Room
Development Services Building
11000 N. La Canada Dr.
1. Call to Order at or after 4pm
2. Progress since our last PAC meeting
3. Overview of comments from other participants
4. Remaining schedule and milestones
5. PAC's role and responsibility in public hearing process
6. Adjourn
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HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DR.
PAC Members Present:
Susan Simms
Doug McKee
Bill Adler
Steve Solomon
Don Chatfield
Steve Taillie
PAC Members Absent:
Philip Kline
Oro Valley ESL Team Members Present:
David Williams
Bayer Vella
Karen Berchtold
Joe Andrews
1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 4:03 pm
2. Progress since last PAC meeting
Bayer Vella provided an update. The August 4 open house generated low
attendance. An additional public open house will be held in the fall.
Bill suggested that neighbors of vacant areas could be invited. Bayer responded
that individuals are unlikely to be notified; however, HOA's will be.
3. Overview of comments from other participants
Bayer informed group that eight meetings, one per week, are planned with
representatives of Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) and members of
the development community. This is resulting in the schedule change.
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4. Remaining schedule and milestones
The new schedule was discussed. Bill asked if specific concerns are anticipated.
Bayer responded that he anticipates simplifying and classifying various sections. As with
the landscape code, developers pointed out things that didn't work. Bill said that he would
not want the balance of the strategy to be changed.
5. PAC's role and responsibility in public hearing process
Don Chatfield added that it seems that PAC's job is to respond to questions and
statements in response to the ESL document. Perhaps it would be good for PAC to meet
around the time of the 4th-5th meeting. David Williams suggested that may just need to
assess issues as they arise. Bayer offered to assess around the time of 4th-5th meeting.
Doug suggested that it may be wise to have data that supports economic
development effects. Bayer noted that it really depends on the economic model being
used, and Joe Andrews agreed that there are too many variables. Doug added that there
should at least be comparison with existing regulations. The final draft will be issued just
before Halloween.
Doug asked how the PAC views their role in the plan approval process. Bayer said
he would like to see PAC members as participants, representing the plan and answering
questions. Staff and members agreed with the approach; logistics need to be worked out.
Bayer reiterated that he wants full support from PAC members.
Don added that if the December 1, 2010 TC public hearing date is firm, PAC stance
may depend on feedback over the next few months. Detailed feedback and concerns
regarding land developability from developers will be needed to respond effectively.
Bill noted that trade press involvement should be encouraged.
The Technical Advisory Committee will be updated on new schedule.
6. Adjourn
The group adjourned at 5:30 pm.
Prepared by:
Karen Berchtold
Senior Planner
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