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ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
September 5, 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
Philip Zielinkski, Commissioner
Daniel Sturmon, Vice Chair
Jacob Herrington, Chair
Absent: Skeet Posey, Commissioner
Staff Present:Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Attendees: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Town Council Liaison
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Herrington led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
There were no speaker requests.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council member Joyce Jones-Ivey provided updates on Town projects, the Van Gogh exhibit and Planning
items on the upcoming Town Council agenda.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 8, 2023 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Anna Clark to approve the August
8, 2023 meeting minutes.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
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2.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED
TRANSLATIONAL REZONING OF AN APPROXIMATELY 36-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LA CANADA DRIVE AND MOORE ROAD FROM PIMA COUNTY
SUBURBAN RANCH (SR) TO TOWN OF ORO VALLEY R1-144 (LARGE-LOT RESIDENTIAL)
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location map
- Translational rezoning
- Next steps
- Summary and recommendation
Chair Herrington opened the public hearing.
There were no speaker requests.
Chair Herrington closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.
Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval
of the proposed translational zoning finding it conforms with state requirements.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
3.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSED ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 23, ZONING DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 26, PROVISIONS OF
RECREATIONAL AREA, CHAPTER 31, DEFINITIONS, AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS FOR
NEW RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS, MULTI-FAMILY, AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS
Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following:
- Guidance
- Research
- Additional public input
- Guidance and objectives
- 1. Consolidate private rec areas
- 2. Increase or establish the size of recreation areas
- 3. Prioritize high-value private recreation areas
- 4. Ensure high-quality amenities
- General Plan compliance
- Summary and recommendation
Chair Herrington opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Barroso, representing the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA), spoke on
Agenda Item #3.
Chair Herrington closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued along the Commission and staff.
Motion by Commissioner Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Anna Clark to
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Motion by Commissioner Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Anna Clark to
recommend approval of the proposed code amendments to Chapter 23, Chapter 26, Chapter 31, and
other related sections of the zoning code, with the additional condition to revise language to ensure the
main playground structure is 100% fully shaded, but allow standalone structures that are secondary in
size and location such as a swing set to be unshaded, based on the finding they are in conformance with
the General Plan.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided updates on the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and
the upcoming Community Academy.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Herrington adjourned the meeting at 7:06 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 5th day of September
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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