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Home My WebLink AboutPackets - Council Packets (1822)Town Council Meeting Regular Session September 6, 2023 Town Council Meeting Announcements Upcoming meetings Meetings are subject to change. Check the Town website for meeting status. Historic Preservation Commission September 11 at 5 p.m. Council Chambers Water Utility Commission September 11 at 5 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Budget and Finance Regular Session September 19 at 4 p.m. Council Chambers Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - CANCELED September 19 at 5 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Town Council Regular Session September 20 at 6 p.m. Council Chambers 4 Town Council Meeting Regular Session September 6, 2023 6 CRC Parking Lot Expansion Project Town Council Meeting Regular Session September 6, 2023 8 9 Behind the Scenes: Stormwater Utility New Video Series: Behind the Scenes Town Council Meeting Regular Session September 6, 2023 Public Hearing: Proposed drive-thru restaurant near the southwest corner of Lambert Lane and La Cañada Drive September 6, 2023 Purpose Proposed 1,649 sq. ft. drive-thru restaurant Public Hearing Item A: Conditional Use Permit, residential buffer reduction, modified hours of operation Item B: Development Plan, Revised Master Development Plan, and Landscape Plan Item C: Conceptual Architecture Discussion and possible action Three separate motions required Approval for Items B and C is dependent on approval of Item A La Cañada DrCaffe Torino Harvest Fry’s Cañada Crossroads Harvest N La Cañada DrFry’s Caffe Torino Cañada Crossroads Harvest Zoning, History and Master Development Plan (MDP) 1997 - Rezoned from R1-144 to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning Allows restaurant, office, retail, and other similar uses 1998 - Development Agreement with Town Development conditions for grading, infrastructure, ownership, etc. Expired in 2013 1999 - Master Development Plan approved Approximately 71% of the shopping center has been developed Two remaining vacant commercial sites, highlighted in orange N La Cañada DrCaffe Torino Harvest Approved / Permitted Proposed Floor Size 5,950 sq. ft.1,649 sq. ft. Height 25 ft.20 ft. Item A: Conditional Use Permit CUP for drive-thru use Requests: Residential buffer modification Modified drive-thru service hours CUP Criteria: Damage or nuisance from noise, smoke, odor, dust, vibration or illumination Hazard from explosion, contamination, fire or flood Unusual traffic volume/character Compatibility with surrounding area, and sufficient mitigation measures La Cañada Dr.Caffe Torino Harvest Item A: Conditional Use Permit - Compatibility La Cañada Dr.Harvest Caffe Torino Breadsmith Order Kiosk Addressing impacts from adjacent patios Moved building southeast Enhanced screen wall and landscaping Lower trees on north of property Order kiosk orientation Traffic/Stacking 8 vehicle stacking spaces Code and Conditions of Approval enable Town to reconsider the CUP if queuing exceeds quantities shown in application Item A: Conditional Use Permit – Distance and Time Requests Requests Reduction from 250’ of separation from residential to approximately 185’ Revised hours of service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday C-N limits service hours to: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval Per code, “Major barriers exist to mitigate impacts” for distance reduction Noise Study and Conditions of Approval ensure no noise concerns during proposed hours of service Both requests have minimal impact to adjacent residential properties Approximately 185’ Applicant Property Closest Residence (behind screen wall) Existing Building (Caffe Torino, Subway, etc.) Approximately 185’ Item B: Development Plan and Landscape Plan 1,649 square foot building 20’ height Outdoor patio 32 parking spaces La Cañada Dr.Caffe Torino Harvest Item C: Conceptual Architecture Review Criteria Conformance with Zoning Code standards CUP and drive-thru requirements Goals and Policies Of 102 Plans and Policies, 17 are applicable and have been met. Key Goals and Policies include: Community Goal 3.4.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 5.4.X: Effective transitions between differing land uses and intensities in the community. Policy LU.5: Provide diverse land uses that meet the Town's overall needs and effectively transition in scale and density adjacent to neighborhoods. Policy LU.9: Promote the design of cohesive developments that enhance and promote the pedestrian experience. Public Participation Informational video Two neighborhood meetings Key concerns: Impacts to adjacent businesses Drive -thru use compatibility Changes to address concerns Moved building as far southeast as possible Lowered height of building Oriented order kiosk away from patios Lowered height of trees on north at Harvest restaurant’s request Enhanced drive-thru screen wall and landscaping Summary and Recommendations Lambert LaneAthletic Field Reviewed for conformance with Zoning Code Criteria and the General Plan Planning and Zoning Commission recommends: Approval of Item A, subject to the conditions of approval in Attachment 1 Approval of Item B Approval of Item C Discussion and possible action Items require three separate motions Approval for Items B and C is dependent on approval of Item A Tropical Smoothie Cafe Conditional Use Permit Town Council Public Hearing September 6, 2023 Location Map 27 September 6, 2023 Tropical Smoothie CUP Lambert Ln.La Canada Dr.Project Site Canada Crossroads Current Development Plan 28 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 •Approved for 5,950 sq. ft. building •DA contemplated “convenience uses” Original Site Plan & Architecture 29 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Summary of Design Changes 30 September 6, 2023 Tropical Smoothie CUP After First Neighborhood Meeting •Upgrade Design/Architecture •Additional Drive-thru Screening •Move Trash and Loading •Enhance Landscaping •Add Parking Spaces •Move Outdoor Seating After Second Neighborhood Meeting •Adjust Menu Board Location •Agree to Speaker Noise Mitigation •Utilize Shorter Trees Next to Harvest 31 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Updated Site Plan 32 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Parking •Current Parking = 26 spaces •Future Parking = 32 spaces •+6 new spaces = Primary Circulation = Secondary Circulation Traffic •722 total average daily trips o 656 “new” trips •27K trips on La Cañada Dr. (add 2%) o Capacity = 36,600 trips Parking, Traffic & Circulation 33 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Drive-Thru Stacking Four Cars up to Order Kiosk Four Cars up to Pick-up Window Order Kiosk 34 September 6, 2023 Drive-Thru Location Patio Patio 103’ 99’ Drive-Thru Screening 35 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 36 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Caffe Torino Harvest Bread- smith Tropical Smoothie Kiosk Speaker Enhanced Landscaping & Seating 37 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Desert Willow Trumpet Vine Trash & Loading 38 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Use Existing Trash Location Use Existing Loading Areas 39 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings 40 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings 41 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings 42 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings 43 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings 44 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings No 9 45 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings No 7 46 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings No 6 47 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 Renderings Viewsheds 48 Tropical Smoothie CUP September 6, 2023 49 September 6, 2023 Tropical Smoothie CUP Residential Setback •Standard Setback = 250 feet •Proposed Setback = 185 feet •Three lots within standard setback area •Setback reductions are allowed by Town Code 50 September 6, 2023 Tropical Smoothie CUP Topography & Existing Canada Crossroads 6’ Screen Wall Existing Building Residential Setback 51 September 6, 2023 Tropical Smoothie CUP Residential Setback 52 September 6, 2023 Tropical Smoothie CUP Drive-Thru Demand Increasing Compared to before the pandemic, drive-thru purchases have increased 13 percent, and now comprise 39 percent of all restaurant purchases. “How the Pandemic Altered the Restaurant Industry Forever,” Washington Post, Laura Reiley, December 26, 2022. Forty-five percent of fast-casual diners say they now place orders at the drive- thru, the same percentage that say they order at the counter. “Fast -casual Customers are Starting to Expect a Drive-thru,” Restaurant Business, Heather Lalley, June 6, 2022 Revenue Management Solutions’ (RMS) survey indicates that that 21% of consumers plan to visit drive-thrus “more” or “much more” in the near future. “The Evolution of Post Pandemic Restaurant Drive-thru,” Nation’s Restaurant News, Lisa Jennings, August 17, 2022 53 September 6, 2023 Tropical Smoothie CUPRequest CUP Approval Adjusted Design Based on Feedback •Significant design changes since original submittal •Responded to concerns from adjacent business •No concerns from nearby residents Meet CUP Criteria •Restaurant will not be materially detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare •Restaurant is compatible with uses in Canada Crossroads and surrounding area •Restaurant is consistent with the General Plan •Hours of operation are appropriate Meet Criteria for Setback Modification •Buildings, big hill, and screen wall Questions? Rory Juneman| Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C. RJuneman@LSLawAZ.com | 520.207.4464 Town Council Meeting Regular Session September 6, 2023 Discussion and Possible Action Related to the Proposed Annexation of 36-Acres at N. La Cañada Drive and W. Moore Road September 6, 2023 65 Item A: Consideration of annexation petition of a single, vacant parcel of 36-acres at the southwest corner of La Cañada Dr. and Moore Rd. Item B: If approved, subsequent implementation of translational rezoning. Process: Possible Annexation and Subsequent Rezoning 66 Item A: Annexation Criteria State and Oro Valley Criteria: Meets all key provisions in state law for annexation, including contiguity, size and shape Property is within the Town’s General Plan Planning Area boundary Included Town Annexation Strategy 67 Item A: Annexation Considerations 68 Considerations: Controlling urban growth using Town development standards in areas where future development is likely. Ensuring long-term water resource supply through utilization of alternative water resources. Protest period Annexation becomes final at the end of 30 days Second public hearing Town Council considers annexation ordinance and subsequent translational rezoning Obtain petition signature(s) First public hearing A public hearing to discuss the annexation proposal Annexation documents filed 30-day waiting period begins Annexation application received from property owner Town performs due diligence, verifies applicant information We are here Item A: Annexation Process 69 Item B: Translational Rezoning 70 71 Item B: Translational Rezoning Current Entitlements Translational Rezoning Entitlements Pima County Oro Valley Zoning Designation Suburban Ranch (SR) R1-144 Minimum Lot size 144,000 sf 144,000 sf Maximum Building Height 34 feet 18 feet Setbacks Front 50 feet 50 feet Side 10 feet 20 feet Rear 50 feet 50 feet 72 Applicant Presentation and Discussion 74 CAÑADA HILLS ESTATES COPPER RIDGE II NARANJA RANCH DESERT VISTAS LA CAÑADA RIDGE HONEYBEE CANYON ORO VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB BUTTERFLY MOUNTAIN CANYON PASS LAMBERT LANE SOLANA AT DOVE MTN. PRESERVE AT DOVE MTN. TORTOLITA VISTAS 75 76 77 Town Council Meeting Regular Session September 6, 2023