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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1770)Town Council Meeting Regular Session February 15, 2023 Town Council Meeting Announcements Upcoming meetings Meetings are subject to change. Check the Town website for meeting status. Stormwater Utility Commission Meeting Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. Hopi Conference Room 2026 General Plan Community Engagement Advisory Group Meeting Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. Council Chambers Budget and Finance Commission Meeting Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Council Chambers Board of Adjustment –CANCELED Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Council Chambers Town Council Regular Session March 1 at 6 p.m. Council Chambers 4 Town Council Meeting Regular Session February 15, 2023 6 Bryce Jewell Senior at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Spotlight on Youth Town Council Meeting Regular Session February 15, 2023 Master Sign Program Revision West side of Oracle Road Steam Pump Village February 15, 2023 Purpose A Master Sign Program establishes “alternatives to the zoning code to provide latitude in order to achieve variety and good design.” Evaluate with the Design Principles and Standards Recommendation by Planning and Zoning Commission Decision by Town Council Revised Master Sign Program Location 1. Wall Signs 40 sq. ft. example 1:1 ratio 60 sq. ft. example 1.5:1 ratio Revise sign size Increase wall sign size for buildings in the middle of Steam Pump From 1.0 square foot of sign area to 1.5 square foot of sign area Current Proposed Commercial Developments Rooney Ranch Steam Pump 300’ Distance from Right-of-Way Conditions of Approval Buildings 140’ from Oracle Road may have 1.5 square foot of sign Buildings closer than 140’ may have 1.0 square feet of sign 2. Color Palette Expand color palette Zoning code allows all colors except fluorescent and iridescent 3. Monument Sign Letters on sign panels Current: Push through letters Proposed: Flat letters Push through letters Flat letters Current Proposed 4. Other Modifications Remove: References about installation methods Outdated electrical components Distinctions between major and minor tenants Sign restriction on the south elevation of the Carpet One building Landlord regulations that the Town cannot enforce Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Goal Q:A built environment that creatively integrates landscape, architecture, open space and conservation elements to increase the sense of place, community interaction and quality of life. Action item #125: Maintain the unique character of Oro Valley by studying and updating: Signage regulations to emphasizeidentificationand direction over advertising goods or services to maintain compatibility and minimal intrusiveness. Summary and Recommendation Applicant’s request meets design principles and design standards Wall sign sizes and colors Monument letters Clarifications and other modifications Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions that maintain intent of the code VIEW OF EXISTING SIGNS FROM CLOSEST LANE OF ORACLE ROAD SAMPLES OF EXISTING SIGN COLORS SAMPLES OF EXISTING SIGN COLORS Town Council Meeting Regular Session February 15, 2023 Public Hearing: Proposed self-storage near the northwest corner of Tangerine Road and La Cañada Drive February 15, 2023 Purpose Self-Storage requires a Conditional Use Permit Must meet specific criteria per code Commission recommendation Town Council decision Vistoso Gateway Verde Ranch Residences at Miller Ranch Leman Academy Master Development T-P, C -1, R1-10 Applicant Proposal Split existing 6.47-acre parcel into two [NORTH] 3.94-acre parcel for future use Future uses could include those permissible by Technological-Park zoning or state law E.g. offices, or sports fields for Leman [SOUTH] CUP would apply to a proposed 2.53-acre parcel with 105,756 sq. ft. facility 4,000 sq. ft. of retail 534 self-storage units Designed as a revision to the Master Development Plan, with cohesive cross access throughout entire site NORTH SOUTH Master Development Plan and Zoning 2007 –Rezoned from R1-144 to Technological-Park 2010 –Master development plan showing offices approved 2017 –Leman Academy built 2018 –Master development plan revised to add homes 2020 –First homes constructed in Miller Ranch Project Site Leman Academy Residences at Miller Ranch Project Site ZONING MDP CUP Criteria: Health, Safety, Welfare, and Hours of Operation Health, Safety, Welfare No hazardous materials can be stored in the facility Self-Storage creates no excessive illumination, noise, smoke, odor, dust, or vibration Second and third stories of the towers will be dark from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Hours of Operation Self-Storage Standard office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Customer access to units from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with key/remote Retail No restrictions CUP Criteria: Compatibility Restricted Operations Outdoor storage Business conducted from units Exterior accessed storage units Rental vehicles Signage on west side of property Interior signs, ads, corporate colors or graphics visible, excluding first floor retail and self-storage office Architecture and Design Structure aligned to minimize view impacts for neighbors to the west 4,000 sq. ft. of retail/office to transition between school/office to north and commercial to south 34’ proposed where 36’ allowed 20’ bufferyard on west side with larger-than-standard trees required Condition requires faux windows on all four sides CUP Criteria: Compatibility Zoning Enabled Height 36’ for structure + 10’ for architectural features 46’ maximum height allowed for any component Proposed Building Height 33’8” for structure + 8’ 1” for tallest architectural feature 41’9” maximum height proposed for any component 41’9” 41’9” 41’9” 37’9” 33’8” 33’8” 33’8” Residences at Miller Ranch viewshed CUP Criteria: Traffic Volume and Character This project is a low traffic generating use that has low peaks separate from standard school and office hours. Signal warrant studies conclude that any requirement for a traffic signal are preexisting, having been created by the school and not this proposal. Several on -site and off-site improvements would help relieve pressure on existing access points used by the school: 1.Spine road connecting Tangerine Road to the Leman Academy south access drive. 2.Full access opening along La Cañada Drive for northbound left-turns into the development south of the project. 3.New right-in/right-out access point north of the self-storage building. 1 23 1 1 North 11 Tangerine RoadLa Cañada Drive CUP Criteria: General Plan Conformance Policy LU.5: Provide diverse land uses that meet the Town’s overall needs and effectively transition in scale and density adjacent to neighborhoods. Building height will transition from Leman Academy to commercial to the south. Retail component will help transition from school, office, and self- storage uses of Tech-Park area to commercial zoning south. Applicant has agreed to enhanced landscaping to transition to residential to the west. Policy LU.7: Coordinate planning for land use and transportation in order to promote growth areas and transit and commercial corridors. Public Participation Informational video Two neighborhood meetings Neighbors met with both staff and applicant to discuss process and concerns Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing: January 10, 2023 Summary and Recommendation Applicant’s proposal is in conformance with CUP Criteria, Zoning Code, Design Principles and applicable design standards. Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval subject to the conditions of attachment 1. CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Town Council February 15, 2023 CONTEXT MAP February 15, 2023 40 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP W Tangerine RdLeman AcademyW Sunkist Rd W Moore Rd N La Cholla BlvdW Limewood Dr Project Area ZONING MAP 41 UNINCORPORATED PIMA COUNTY CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) required for Self Storage Use in T-P Zone Project Area CUP Area February 15, 2023 MILLER RANCH (Master Planned Area) 42 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP February 15, 2023 MILLER RANCH (2018) 43 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP CUP Area Project Area Uses:Office (Heavy Traffic) Amount:140,000 square feet Heights:36 feet by zoning; 34 feet by approved DP February 15, 2023 MILLER RANCH LOCATION MAP 44 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP February 15, 2023 45 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP NEW SITE PLAN February 15, 2023 46 BUILDING REORIENTED CUP Area February 15, 2023 47 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP CONTEXT & SETBACKS February 15, 2023 48 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP TRAFFIC COMPARISON Self-Storage 100,000 sq. ft. •Daily Trips: 153 •A.M. Peak: 10 •P.M. Peak: 16 Self-Storage + 4,000 sq. ft. Retail Office 100,000 sq. ft. (Approved DP) •Daily Trips: 371 •A.M. Peak: 19 •P.M. Peak: 42 •Daily Trips: 1084 •A.M. Peak: 152 •P.M. Peak: 144 February 15, 2023 49 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP UPDATED ARCHITECTURE February 15, 2023 50 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP UPDATED ARCHITECTURE February 15, 2023 51 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP UPDATED ARCHITECTURE February 15, 2023 52 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS •Traffic impacts and safety •Compatibility with surrounding area Lighting Views Height Noise •Crime/Security February 15, 2023 53 CAP TANGERINE STORAGE CUP Criteria: Code §22.5 1. Granting of CUP is not materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. Factors: a.Noise, smoke, odor, dust, vibration or illumination; b.Hazards from possible explosion, contamination, fire or flood; c.Unusual volume or character of traffic. 2. Use is reasonably compatible with the types of uses permitted in the surrounding area. 3. Use is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan. 4. The hours of operation of the use will not adversely impact neighboring properties. February 15, 2023 QUESTIONS? Keri Silvyn | Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C. KSilvyn@LSLawAZ.com | 520.207.4464 Robin Large | Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C. RLarge@LSLawAZ.com | 520.207.4464 Town Council Meeting Regular Session February 15, 2023 Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for a Drive-thru located at the northwest corner of La Cañada Dr. and Naranja Dr. February 15, 2023 Purpose Lambert LaneAthletic Field Applicant’s requests Conditional Use Permit for the drive-thru Final site design dependent on: Amendment to grading exception Conceptual site plan Architecture Commission recommendation Discussion and possible action Location Map Oro Valley Library Cañada Hills Copper Creek History and Background 1983: Zoned Area D (Commercial) in the El Conquistador Planned Area Development (PAD) Established commercial uses on the property 2006: Grading Exception approved by Town Council Included numerous conditions to limit impacts to surrounding neighbors including building height, screening, etc. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required for drive-thru uses to mitigate for potential impacts Two elements: Drive -thru use CUP criteria Convenience use criteria Reduce 250-foot separation from residential properties Key review criteria: Compatibility Traffic and circulation Conditional Use Permit -Compatibility Graduated intensity Separation by buildings and bufferyards 6-foot screen wall around drive-thru stacking lane Speaker box oriented away from neighbors Grade difference Surrounding roadways Conditions Screen wall design and height Speaker box height and noise limitation Screen wall Speaker box Conditional Use Permit –Traffic Does this request cause unusual volume or character of traffic? This is a single-tenant coffee and donut restaurant with drive-through window. Freshly brewed coffee and a variety of coffee-related accessories are the primary retail products sold. When comparing ITE Category 937 (coffee/donut shop with drive-thru) vs. ITE Category 936 (coffee/donut shop without drive-thru) –No. Both studied categories are nearly identical in type, intensity and volume of traffic generation Since this is the only analysis offered for the drive-thru, the following condition has been added: If any other use is proposed now and/or in the future for the requested drive- thru pad, a complete reevaluation of traffic by the Town Engineer shall be required prior to any acceptance(s). Conditional Use Permit –Traffic Adequate stacking provided for drive-thru Reviewed two national similar brands to confirm this requested drive-thru provides adequate on-site accommodations Conditional Use Permit –Traffic Access from Naranja Dr. and La Cañada Dr. Right in, right out on La Cañada Dr. Full access off Naranja Dr. Applicant is required to provide the following offsite traffic mitigation measures: WB right turn lane into development off Naranja Dr. through lane Lengthen SB La Cañada Dr. right turn lane to serve development Lengthen NB La Cañada left turn lane to accommodate additional traffic Ingress/egress traffic access, with proposed mitigation measures and onsite design is the best the geometry of this site will allow, with/or without requested drive-thru Traffic Impact Statement was reviewed, and Town Staff is in concurrence with its findings Conditional Use Permit –Distance Reduction Reduce required separation from residential North: ~180-feet East: ~130-feet Conditions of Approval Sound limit for speaker box Noise may not exceed the levels in the Noise Impact Study Speaker box must be located at the location depicted in the Noise Impact Study Hours of operation for the drive-thru will be 5 a.m. –10 p.m. ~130’ ~180’ Review Criteria Conformance with the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Goals and Policies Community Goal D:A community with a wide range of services, amenities, shopping and dining opportunities and housing types that meet the needs of current and future residents. Development Goal X:Effective transitions between differing land uses and intensities in the community Policy CC.6:Promote the creation of unique community gathering places that are inviting, walkable, attractive and vibrant and offer commercial, entertainment or cultural activity. Policy LU.5:Provide diverse land uses that meet the Town’s overall needs and effectively transition in scale and density adjacent to neighborhoods. Existing General Plan Land Use: Neighborhood/Commercial Office Traffic and circulation Compatibility with the surrounding area Conformance with Zoning Code requirements Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Convenience Use, and drive-thru Public Participation Informational video Two neighborhood meetings Key concerns: Traffic and safety Noise Drive-thru type and feasibility Building heights and views Odor Impact to property values Planning and Zoning Commission Public hearing held on January 10, 2023 Staff recommendation Traffic was key topic of focus and concern Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the CUP Commission considered: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment to Grading Exception Conceptual Site Plan Architecture Summary Lambert LaneAthletic Field Reviewed for conformance with Zoning Code Criteria and the General Plan Final site design dependent on: Amendment to Grading Exception Conceptual Site Plan Architecture Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial Discussion and possible action • SPENDIARIAN & ASSOCIATES PREPARED AN ACOUSTICAL STUDY DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE. NEAREST HOMES ARE 255’ –380’ FROM MENU BOARD. • NO ODORS FROM DRIVE-THRU USE THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS CUP REQUEST. THE ASSOCIATED RESTAURANT (ALREADY PERMITTED BY ZONING) WILL COMPLY W/ ODOR ABATEMENT REQUIREMENTS. • OPAQUE SCREEN ALONG THE DRIVE-THRU LANE PARALLEL TO LA CAÑADA DRIVE AND NARANJA DRIVE. LANDSCAPE BUFFERYARDS WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SCREENING. AT LEAST TWO OF THE THREE OTHER BUILDINGS WITHIN THE PROJECT WILL BE BUILT BEFORE OR CONCURRENTLY WITH THE DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, PROVIDING SUBSTANTIAL SCREENING OF THE DRIVE-THRU FROM THE PROJECT’S CLOSEST NEIGHBORS TO THE NORTH AND WEST . a.DAMAGE OR NUISANCE ARISING FROM NOISE, SMOKE, ODOR, DUST, VIBRATION, OR ILLUMINATION NOT APPLICABLE EXCEPT FOR NOISE, WHICH HAS BEEN STUDIED AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, AND FOUND TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ORDINANCES. b.HAZARD TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY FROM POSSIBLE EXPLOSION, CONTAMINATION, FIRE, OR FLOOD. NOT APPLICABLE. c.UNUSUAL VOLUME OR CHARACTER OF TRAFFIC TIA CONFIRMED AMPLE CAPACITY ON NEARBY ROADWAY SYSTEM. TIA RECOMMENDED TURN LANES, WHICH THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE. DRIVE-THRU TRAFFIC IS MOSTLY “PASS-BY.” PROPOSED RETAIL/OFFICE AND RESTAURANT USES ALREADY PERMITTED BY EXISTING ZONIN, AND HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH NEARBY RESIDENTIAL: SHOPPING CENTER ACROSS NARANJA FROM THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. SHOPPING CENTERS AT THREE CORNERS OF LA CAÑADA & LAMBERT, TWO WITH DRIVE-THRU’S. THE PROPOSED DRIVE-THRU COMES WITH POTENTIAL ACOUSTICAL IMPACT. NOISE STUDY CONCLUDED THAT MODERN, WELL DESIGNED, AND INTENTIONALLY LOCATED DRIVE-THRU KIOSKS WILL NOT HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON NEARBY HOMEOWNERS. WE ACCEPT STAFF’S CONDITION REGARDING HOURS OF OPERATION, ETC. DRIVE-THRU LANE WILL BE SCREENED BY 6’ OPAQUE SCREEN + LANDSCAPING + PROPOSED BUILDINGS. 3.4.D. –THE PEOPLE OF ORO VALLEY STRIVE FOR A COMMUNITY WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES, AMENITIES, SHOPPING AND DINING OPPORTUNITIES AND HOUSING TYPES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS. DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOPS ARE A CONVENIENT AMENITY USED BY MANY PEOPLE, AND THERE ISN’T ONE NEARBY. 3.6.CC.6. –PROMOTE THE CREATION OF UNIQUE COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACES THAT ARE INVITING, WALKABLE, ATTRACTIVE AND VIBRANT AND OFFER COMMERCIAL, ENTERTAINMENT OR CULTURAL ACTIVITY. DRIVE-THRU SERVICE IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF A MODERN COFFEE SHOP, AND A MODERN COFFEE SHOP CLEARLY HELPS CREATE AN INVITING, WALKABLE, AND ATTRACTIVE COMMERCIAL GATHERING PLACE BY BEING PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY WITH OUTDOOR SEATING OPPORTUNITIES. 3.6.CC.8. –FOSTER DEVELOPMENT OF COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS WITH EASY ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS, AND COMMERCIAL AREAS THAT OFFER AMENITIES AND SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS’ DAILY NEEDS. INFILL PROJECT WILL HELP COMPLETE THE ORIGINAL CAÑADA HILLS PAD VISION OF FOSTERING COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS WITH EASY ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL AREAS OFFERING AMENITIES AND SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS’ DAILY NEEDS. SIDEWALKS WILL CONNECT TO EXISTING MUPS, PROVIDING NEARBY RESIDENTS EASY ACCESS TO THE PROPOSED RESTAURANT. 5.5.LU.5. –PROVIDE DIVERSE LAND USES THAT MEET THE TOWN ’S OVERALL NEEDS AND EFFECTIVELY TRANSITION IN SCALE AND DENSITY ADJACENT TO NEIGHBORHOODS. THIS COMMERCIAL PARCEL IS PART OF THE OVERALL CAÑADA HILLS PAD APPROPRIATELY SITUATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF TWO ARTERIAL ROADWAYS. OPEN SPACE AREAS ALONG N & W SOFTEN TRANSITION FROM COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL LAND USE. 5.5.LU.6. –MAINTAIN THE SMALL-TOWN , NEIGHBORLY CHARACTER AND IMPROVE THE DESIGN AND SAFETY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. NEIGHBORHOOD-SCALE INFILL DEVELOPMENT HELPS MAINTAIN OV’S NEIGHBORLY CHARACTER. COFFEE SHOP IS A VERY POPULAR TYPE OF ESTABLISHMENT THAT WILL BE A CONVENIENT AMENITY FOR MANY NEARBY RESIDENTS TO ACCESS SAFELY BY FOOT, BICYCLE, OR AUTOMOBILE. 5.5.LU.8. –ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES WHICH INCLUDE SUITABLE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES. RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SMALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONTINUES TO FULFIL THE ORIGINAL VISION OF THE CAÑADA HILLS PAD, WHICH IS A MIXED-USE MASTER PLAN ENCOMPASSING OVER A SQUARE MILE OF ORO VALLEY. 5.7.DG.1. –CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL REVENUE SOURCES THAT MAY PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUES TO ENSURE THAT INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES ARE MAINTAINED. DEVELOPER-FUNDED FAIR SHARE OF ANY NEW INFRASTRUCTURE IS REQUIRED TO OFFSET DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS. 5.8.I.10. –FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WALKING , BIKING, AND MASS TRANSIT TO PLACES WHERE PEOPLE LIVE, WORK , SHOP, AND PLAY. CENTRAL, INFILL LOCATION IS EXTREMELY ACCESSIBLE BY PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS VIA EXISTING MUPS. 4. THE HOURS OF OPERATION WILL NOT ADVERSELY IMPACT NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES. WE ACCEPT STAFF’S RECOMMENDED CONDITION OF APPROVAL REGARDING HOURS. Town Council Meeting Regular Session February 15, 2023