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ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
May 2, 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
Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Commissioner
Skeet Posey, Commissioner
Phil Zielinski, Commissioner
Daniel Sturmon, Vice Chair
Jacob Herrington, Chair
Absent: Joe Nichols, Commissioner
Staff Present:Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Attendees: Melanie Barrett, Council Liaison
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Herrington led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Oro Valley resident Patty Ginsbach spoke regarding a request for the ability to have a moveable sign in the
right-of-way during open "Your CBD Store" business hours.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Liaison Melanie Barrett provided updates on recent and upcoming Planning related cases before the
Town Council, as well as an update on the budget process.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 7, 2023 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Anna Clark to approve
the March 7, 2023 draft meeting minutes.
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Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
2.REQUEST FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION INITIATION OF A ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT RELATED TO MOBILE FOOD UNIT AND FOOD TRUCK USES
Senior Planner Kyle Packer spoke on a recent pre-application received regarding a proposed food
truck park. There are no current standards in the Zoning Code that address such a use. An initiation of
a code amendment will allow staff to conduct proper research for potential amendments. The
pre-applicant Josh Bassett, provided information on his application to open a food truck park in
Mercado del Rio, which would be a more permanent, full time food truck area.
Motion by Commissioner Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to initiate a
Zoning Code amendment to Section 25.1.B.21 to review and potentially update the standards for Mobile
Food Units and Food Trucks.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
3.REQUEST FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION INITIATION OF A ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF SMALL FARM ANIMALS ON RESIDENTIALLY
ZONED PROPERTIES
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth spoke regarding a recently received request to allow the keeping of
small farm animals on residentially zoned properties. Currently, there are limited areas in town where
this is allowed. The relevant section of the Zoning Code has not been updated since 1981. Oro Valley
residents Ben & Savanna Randall, spoke on reasons for their request and stated this is allowed in the
surrounding jurisdictions. Savanna provided a list of reasons and benefits of raising small farm
animals.
Discussion ensued among the Commission, applicant and staff.
Motion by Commissioner Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Anna Clark to initiate
staff review and future consideration of a potential Zoning Code Amendment regarding the keeping of
small farm animals.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided an update on two upcoming neighborhood meetings, as well as the
next Commission meeting in June. He further spoke on an upcoming Town survey regarding current and future
housing needs.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to adjourn the
meeting.
Chair Herrington adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
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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 2nd day of May 2023. I
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist
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