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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1832)Town Council Meeting Regular and Study Session November 1, 2023 Town Council Meeting Announcements Upcoming meetings Meetings are subject to change. Check the Town website for meeting status. Historic Preservation Commission November 6 at 5:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Planning and Zoning Commission November 7 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Neighborhood Meeting: Avilla at Rancho Vistoso East & West November 9 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Water Utility Commission November 13 at 5:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Parks and Recreation Advisory Board November 14 at 6:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Town Council Regular Session November 15 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 4 Town Council Meeting Regular and Study Session November 1, 2023 6 Spotlight on Youth – Brady Allen 7 Mayor and Council Reports 8 Mayor and Council Reports Town Council Meeting Regular and Study Session November 1, 2023 Oro Valley Path Forward, community’s new 10-year action plan Town Council November 1, 2023 The community’s next 10-year plan 11 12 Launching OV’s Path Forward Community Engagement Plan Prioritizes resident voices through an inclusive and accessible process Background reports Short summary videos, information sheets and discussion questions Project identity and branding Event schedules and staff assignments Interactive website Recruiting volunteers 13 14 Everyone’s voice is needed! Community members of all ages and interests Broader conversation to identify the community’s vision and guiding principles What do you like best about Oro Valley? What do you think will be Oro Valley’s biggest challenges in the next 10-years? What should Oro Valley be known for? Focused discussions on topics important to OV 15 www.OVPathForward.com 16 Learn Discuss Connect Collaborate See results Routine updates to Town Council about the community’s work 17 Feedback from focused topic area discussions Findings from Town- wide survey Community Vision & Guiding Principles Feedback Heard So Far 18 EVENT DATE RESPONSES Community Academy 10/12 20 State of Town 10/25 46 OVPD National Night Out 10/27 194 HallOVeen Spooktacular 10/28 104 Natural beauty / mountains Safe and Peaceful Sense of community Water Traffic Need more things to do What should OV be known for? What do you like best about OV? What will be OV’s greatest challenges in the next 10 years? Participate today 19 Join the online conversation: www.OVPathForward.com Facebook or Instagram – OVPathForward Find OV’s Path Forward at: 11/5 – Along the loop near La Cañada and Lambert 11/11 – 2nd Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch/Bike Swap Event 11/12 – Big Wash Trailhead Coming soon: More events and booths at local businesses, Honeybee Canyon, and more along the loop www.OVPathForward.com 20 Town Council Meeting Regular and Study Session November 1, 2023 Oro Valley Community Academy Graduation Town Council November 1, 2023 Oro Valley Community Academy 26th Session of Community Academy Academy sessions focused on OV’s Path Forward elements and Town topics: Town Governance Shaping Oro Valley’s Future (OV’s Path Forward) Housing and Development Trends Zoning 101 and Development Review Finance and Economic Development Public Safety and Parks & Recreation Town Water Resource Planning 45 people participated in-person and online. Town Council Meeting Regular and Study Session November 1, 2023 Study Session Proposed Code Amendment for Mobile Food Unit Courts Town Council November 1, 2023 Purpose Why consider adding Mobile Food Unit Courts to the Code? Pre -application for Mobile Food Unit Court received in March 2023 No zoning permissions or standards for Mobile Food Unit Courts Planning and Zoning Commission Initiated review in May Study session in October Town Council Study Session Use Standards What are Mobile Food Units and Mobile Food Unit Courts? A site specifically designed to accommodate multiple Mobile Food Units serving customers as the principal use of the land. Mobile Food Unit – Trailers prepared as kitchens, food trucks, peddler carts, etc. Existing Code No permissions or standards for a mobile unit court. New code. Only addresses individual food trucks at temporary sites. No changes. Limited duration: maximum of 4 hours on private property without a special use/special event permit Location restrictions: outside of setbacks, cannot present a safety hazard, etc. Focused standards: prohibited lighting etc. Research Reviewed other municipal codes Identified best practices from the American Planning Association Met with City of Tucson planners currently writing a similar code amendment Discussed amendment with applicants Flagstaff, Arizona Marana, Arizona Scottsdale, Arizona Sedona, Arizona Tucson, Arizona San Diego, California San Francisco, California Portland, Oregon Austin, Texas Dallas, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Houston, Texas Seattle, Washington Goals Create meaningful community gathering spaces Permanent facilities for long-term use Ensure compatibility with high-quality design standards Proposed Mobile Food Unit Court Code Elements Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in C-N, C-1, C-2 New specialized standards Central gathering area with landscaping On-site manager, restrooms, shaded seating, trash cans, electrical and potable water hookups and grease collection and disposal Commissary (supplemental vendor food prep and storage kitchen) Standard commercial setbacks, screening, parking, landscaping, etc. Paved unit parking pads with individual utility hookups Minimum property size Prohibit generators Common Court Design vs Proposed High Standards Topic Common Designs Proposed Requirement for Oro Valley Food Unit Parking Gravel, dirt Dedicated pads made of asphalt or concrete Power Generators No generators. Dedicated power at each unit pad Water Hoses crossing site Dedicated water at each unit pads Seating Some shaded, some not Shading required Restrooms Port-a-potty Permanent restrooms Lighting Unshielded string lights Shielded string lights Possible Mobile Food Unit Court Locations CUP request in C-N, C-1, and C-2 zoning Impact comparable to multiple small restaurants Review process focus Compatibility Design General Plan Compliance Policy E.1 -Develop a diversified and robust economic base to support long-term economic stability. 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. Discussion Use Mobile Food Unit Courts as a CUP in C-N, C-1, and C-2 Standards Central gathering area with landscaping On-site manager, restrooms, shaded seating, trash cans, electrical and potable water hookups and grease collection and disposal Commissary (supplemental vendor food prep and storage kitchen) Standard commercial setbacks, screening, parking, landscaping, etc. Paved unit parking pads with individual utility hookups Minimum property size Prohibit generators Town Council Meeting Regular and Study Session November 1, 2023 37 Study Session Proposed Code Amendment to Allow the Keeping of Animals for Food Production and Husbandry Purposes Town Council November 1, 2023 38 Purpose Gather feedback on the proposed code amendment which aims to: Expand allowances to keep small agricultural animals on appropriately sized properties and zoning districts. Refine existing code with specific standards. Focus on General Plan emphasis to ensure “neighborhood compatibility” Residential Scale Poultry, rabbits, and similar sized small animals. Large Scale Horses, cows, and similar size livestock. Farm and Ranch Use Large Livestock Small Agriculture Animals 39 Research Research Oro Valley Zoning Code Review of code standards for other jurisdictions: Oro Valley Pima County Marana Sahuarita Tucson Flagstaff Gilbert Glendale Mesa Phoenix Scottsdale Tempe Placer County - CA Brighton - CO Golden - CO Hillsborough County - FL Cleveland Heights - OH Inventoried PAD standards and sampling of HOAs regulations Small Animals Livestock Oro Valley Flagstaff X X Gilbert X Glendale Marana X X Mesa Phoenix X Pima County Sahuarita Scottsdale Tempe X X Tucson Placer County - CA X X Brighton - CO X X Golden - CO Hillsborough County - FL X Cleveland Heights - OH X Categories by Animal Size Combined Combined Combined Combined Combined Combined Combined Combined 40 Key code amendment topics: #1: Expand allowances to keep small agriculture animals #2: Identify appropriate property size and zoning districts #3: Establish new limits for number of animals #4: Establish new standards to ensure compatibility and mitigate nuisance impacts #5: Identify additional stipulations for specific animal types Zoning Code Amendment Development Present Zoning Code changes to Town Council – Public Hearing TBD Present Zoning Code changes Planning and Zoning Commission – Public Hearing TBD Draft Code Town Council feedback Study Session November 1, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission feedback Study Session October 3, 2023 Staff research and identification of key topics and best practices Planning and Zoning Commission initiated code amendment project May 4, 2023 We are here 41 Key Topic #1: Expand Allowances for Small Agriculture Animals Objective: Expand the ability to keep small agriculture animals appropriate for Oro Valley. Existing Zoning Code Standards to Keep Small Animals and Livestock Zoning District Permitted Animal Types (Farm and Ranch Use) Farm and Ranch Use (Permitted or Conditional) Farm or Ranch Use Min. Property Size (sq. feet) Livestock Limits Small Animals Limits R1-300 C 144,000 CUP CUP R1-144 P 144,000 1 Livestock per 30,000 sq feet.Unlimited R1-72*C 144,000 CUP CUP R1-43*C 144,000 CUP CUP R1-36*C 144,000 CUP CUP R1-20 C 144,000 CUP CUP R1-10 C 144,000 CUP CUP R1-7 C 144,000 CUP CUP P – Permitted Use; C- Conditional Use; CUP – Limits established via conditional use permit conditions. *Select properties in these zoning districts are allowed to keeping poultry, rabbits, and livestock through translational zoning rights. Livestock: Horses, cows, and similar size animals Small Animals: Poultry, rabbits, and similar sized small animals 42 Research: Zoning allowances based on animal size and nuisance potential (livestock vs. small agriculture animals) •Keeping small animals is often a permitted use •Permitted uses can include specific restrictions •Conditional uses are not common Options and Recommendations Update existing Zoning code language: •Restrict standards for farm and ranch uses •Expand allowances for small agriculture animals •Identify small ag. animals appropriate for Oro Valley Amend allowances as a permitted use. •Conditional use permit (CUP) is a relatively intensive process •Planning & Zoning Administrator discretionary review •Permitted use with specific standards Key Topic #1: Expand Allowances for Small Agriculture Animals Permitted Use Conditional Use Hearing Officer/ Zoning Admin Oro Valley X Flagstaff X Gilbert X Glendale X Marana X Mesa X Phoenix X Pima County X Sahuarita X Scottsdale X Tempe X Tucson X Placer County - CA X Brighton - CO X Golden - CO X Hillsborough County - FL X Cleveland Heights - OH X Allowances to Keep Small Agriculture Animals 43 Small Agriculture Animals Commonly Permitted Animal Type Permitted By Peers* Oro Valley (Proposed Code) Bees 90%P Chickens 100%P Ducks 90%P Rabbits 50%P Goats - Miniature 70%P Pot-belly Pig 20%P Goats 70%Defined as Livestock Sheep 50%Defined as Livestock *Types permitted by 10 peer jurisdictions comparable to Oro Valley. Options and Recommendations Create two distinct animal categories: •Livestock •Small agriculture animals Appropriate small agricultural animal options for OV: •Bees •Chickens •Ducks •Rabbits •Miniature Goats •Pot-Belly Pigs Key Topic #1: Expand Allowances for Small Animals 44 Existing: Extent of current code application: •There are relatively few properties in Oro Valley eligible (144,000 s.f. or greater) for this use. •319 eligible lots are within R-1 zoning districts. •5% properties are in R1-20, R1-36, R1-43, and R1-72. •There are no properties zoned R1-7 or R1-10 with the minimum lot size required to keep small ag. animals. HOA rules commonly restrict keeping of poultry and livestock Key Topic #2: Identify Appropriate Property Size Objective: Identify appropriate residential zoning districts and minimum property size to ensure compatibility and minimize potential nuisances. 45 Key Topic #2: Identify Appropriate Property Size Research: Minimum lot sizes range widely by jurisdictions •Nearby jurisdictions ranged from 1,000 to 8,000 sq. feet OV properties under 20,000 sq. feet are in HOAs Options and Recommendations: Allow small agricultural animals as a permitted use •Properties greater than 20,000 sq. feet within R1-20 through R1-300. Least Restrictive Most Restrictive Minium Lot Area (Sq. Feet) Oro Valley - AZ (Current)144,000 Mesa - AZ 35,000* Oro Valley - AZ (Proposed)20,000 Sahuarita - AZ 8,000 Gilbert - AZ 6,000 Pima County - AZ 6,000 Placer County - CA 5,000 Marana - AZ 1,000 Tucson - AZ 1,000 Minimum Lot Size by Jurisdiction *Keeping of livestock on a parcel less than 35,000 square feet permitted by Hearing Officer or Zoning Administrator. SFR Properties 144,000 sq ft. or greater - No HOA SFR Properties R1-20 and above - No HOA Currently Allowed Proposed Allowed 47 Key Topic #3: Establish New Limits for Number of Animals Existing: Livestock limits are one per 30,000 sq feet Limits not defined for small ag. animal •CUPs establishes limits through conditions Research: Methods vary to establish limits: •Flat cap amounts •Ratios relative to property size •Point systems based on animal and property size Most jurisdictions use a ratio -based limit Objective: Restrict the number of small ag. animals to ensure compatibility and minimize potential nuisances. Jurisdiction Limits for Small Animals Limits on 20,000 sq. Feet Lot Small Animal Types Flagstaff GilbertMaranaMesa*Pima CountySahuaritaTucsonPlacer County Brighton Golden Chicken, Ducks, Other Fowl 10 25 20 X 8 48 36 6 6 6 Miniature Goats & Pot-belly Pigs 2 X 7 4 Bees 4 8 X 4 8 2 2 2 * Mesa requires minimum lot size of 35,000 sq. feet to keep animals. 48 Key Topic #3: Establish New Limits for Number of Animals Options and Recommendations: Small agricultural animal •Conservation approach compared to nearby jurisdictions. •Limits based on best judgment •Numbers are relative to animal species Livestock •Remove R1-7 and R1-10 as possible zoning districts •Maintain current ratio Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Type of Animal Permitted Proposed Number of Animals Per Lot Size* Currently Permitted by Zoning Districts with Minium Lot Size 144,000 Sq. Feet** ≤19,999 sq ft 20,000 to 41,999 sq ft 42,000 to 143,999 sq ft 144,000 to 299,999 sq ft ≥300,000 sq ft R-144 R1-7 thru R1-72 R1-300 Livestock Horses, Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Other Large Livestock One Livestock Per 30,000 sq. ft. (No Change) One Livestock Per 30,000 sq ft. CUP CUP Small Animals Chickens, Ducks, other fowls, and Rabbits 6 9 25 25 Limits Not Defined CUP CUP Miniature Goats, Pot-belly Pigs, and other small animals 1 3 5 5 CUP CUP Bees Bee Colonies 4 6 8 Not Permitted *Animal limit is cumulative by type. 49 Key Topic #4: Establish Restrictive Property Standards Existing: OV setback requirements for R1-144 and R1-300 are more restrictive to keep livestock and poultry Properties are subject to Town property maintenance code Nuisances regulated by Town code and Pima County animal control regulations Research: Property standards are critical to mitigate nuisance impacts. Jurisdictions commonly restrict animal to rear yards with specific setback requirements. Options and Recommendations: Animals must be kept in the rear and side yards. Coops and pens are subject to the main building setbackstandardsforthezoningdistrict. Animals and enclosures must be maintained tomitigate odor,noise,and other nuisances. Shift enforcement burden from OVPD to Zoning Enforcement Objective: Create restrictive standards to mitigate nuisance impacts to ensure compatibility with neighbors Setback Requirements by Zoning District R1-300 R1-144 R1-300 R1-144*R1-72 R1-43 R1-36 R1-20 Rear 50 50*50 40 40 30 Side 20 50*35 20 15 15 Front 50 50*50 30 30 30 * Reduced setback requirements for structures used to keep livestock and poultry. Ex. 20,000 sf. R1-20 Lot Ex. 144,000 sq ft. R1-144 Lot 50 Key Topic #5: Identify Additional Stipulations Existing Standards: Current Town standards only prohibits swine Findings: Additional property standards and lot size restrictions needed for specific animal types •Additional setback distance for apiaries •Restrictions for keeping roosters Options and Recommendations: Amend zoning code language to prohibit roosters, male fowl, and hogs. Require a minimum lot size of no less than one acre to keep bees on a property. Objective: Sharpen code language for specific animal types to ensure compatibility with neighboring properties. 51 Discussion & Feedback Key code amendment topics: #1: Expand allowances to keep small agriculture animals #2: Identify appropriate property size and zoning districts #3: Establish new limits for number of animals #4: Establish new standards to ensure compatibility and mitigate nuisance impacts #5: Identify additional stipulations for specific animal types Residential Scale Poultry, rabbits, and similar sized small animals. Large Scale Horses, cows, and similar size livestock. Farm and Ranch Use Large Livestock Small Agriculture Animals 52 Town Council Meeting Regular and Study Session November 1, 2023