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ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
March 7, 2023
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Herrington called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Anna Clark, Commissioner
Joe Nichols, Commissioner
Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Commissioner
Daniel Sturmon, Vice Chair
Jacob Herrington, Chair
Absent: Skeet Posey, Commissioner
Staff Present:Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
David Laws, Permitting Manager
Attendees: Council Member Joyce Jones-Ivey
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Herrington led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Herrington opened the Call to Audience.
The following individuals spoke on the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning:
- Oro Valley resident Debbie Patrick
- Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris
- Oro Valley resident Doug Dalby
- Oro Valley resident Tim Fagen
Chair Herrington closed the Call to Audience.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council member Joyce Jones-Ivey provided updates on recent and upcoming Planning related items on Town
Council agendas.
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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 2023 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Anna Clark to approve the
February 7, 2023 meeting minutes.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
2.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THREE ITEMS RELATED
TO A PROPOSED SELF AND RV STORAGE IN THE MERCADO DEL RIO COMMERCIAL CENTER,
LOCATED NORTH OF PUSCH VIEW LANE, APPROXIMATELY 1/4-MILE WEST OF ORACLE
ROAD. THE ITEMS INCLUDE:
ITEM A: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SELF-STORAGE
ITEM B: DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR SELF AND RV STORAGE
ITEM C: ARCHITECTURE
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location Map
- Background and history
- Conditional Use Permit
- Item A: Conditional Use Permit
- Item B: Development/landscape plans
- Item C: Architecture
- Summary and recommendation
Paul Oland with Paradigm Land Design representing the applicant, introduced Danny Hinojosa with
Johnson Development Associates, Inc., who reviewed the company's background, operating facilities
overview, including Class A climate controlled self-storage centers.
Mr. Oland provided a presentation demonstrating the changes made after feedback from neighborhood
meetings: the site plan has a new access point, the landscape buffer has been improved, the entire
site plan has shifted everything east. He also stated they have worked with staff to refine taller
decorative screen walls around the RV storage, the materials, additional walls to screen from the
multi-use path and the loading zone, as well as additional parking spaces. Self-storage is in high
demand in Oro Valley and generates very little traffic. This facility will have modern and effective
security measures.
Architect Dale Couture with Ware Malcomb, spoke on the architecture including the elevations and
landscaping.
Chair Herrington opened the public hearing.
OV resident Paul Loomis spoke in opposition to Agenda Item #2.
Chair Herrington closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the Commission, applicant and staff.
Motion by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon, seconded by Commissioner Kimberly Outlaw Ryan to
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Motion by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon, seconded by Commissioner Kimberly Outlaw Ryan to
recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Self storage use, subject to the
conditions for Item A in Attachment 1, adding the access hours be limited to 10:00 p.m., based on a
finding the request complies with all applicable General Plan and Zoning Code requirements.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval
of the proposed Development and Landscape Plan for the proposed Self and RV storage use, subject to
the condition for Item B in Attachment 1, based on a finding the request complies with the Mercado del
Rio Master Development Plan and all applicable Zoning Code requirements.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval
of the proposed architecture, based on a finding the request complies with the Mercado del Rio Master
Architecture Guidelines and all applicable Zoning Code requirements.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
3.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CALIBER COLLISION, LOCATED WITHIN
THE MERCADO DEL COMMERCIAL CENTER NORTH OF PUSCH VIEW LANE, APPROXIMATELY
1/4-MILE WEST OF ORACLE ROAD
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location Map
- Applicant's request
- Background and history
- Conditional Use Permit
- Summary and Recommendation
Brent Florey with Cross Architects, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that including
the following:
- Background on Caliber Collision
- Arial view of the proposal
- Various views from the surrounding areas
Chair Herrington opened the public hearing.
- Oro Valley resident Paul Loomis spoke in support (with conditions) of Agenda Item #3.
Chair Herrington closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the Commission, applicant and staff.
Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to recommend
approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1,
based on a finding the request is in conformance with the General Plan and all applicable Zoning Code
requirements.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR
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4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR
THE 2026 GENERAL PLAN
Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose of the community engagement strategy for the General Plan
- Voter ratification
- Beyond the vote - importance of community input
- Community engagement plan
- Plan is unique - created by a resident advisory group
- Plan is unique - built on resident input
- Guiding principles
- Key stakeholders
- Communication methods and tools
- Strategy for community engagement
- Next steps in the General Plan process
- Summary and recommendation
Discussion ensued among the commission and staff.
Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Commissioner Joe Nichols to recommend
approval of the Community Engagement Plan for the 2026 General Plan effort.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth stated there will be neighborhood meetings scheduled over the next few
months and currently, there are no agenda items for the April Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
Chair Herrington adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 7th day of March 2023. I
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
___________________________
Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist
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