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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (238)Council Meeting Regular Session December 7, 2016 1 Town Council Meeting Announcements 2 Upcoming Meetings 3 4 5 The RTA moves us Oro Valley Town Council December 7, 2016 Mindy Blake Outreach Coordinator Pima Association of Governments RTAmobility.com 6 This is your plan 7 What about maintenance? 8 Better together 9 You fund it 10 Our delivery 770+ projects 11 Different modes for different folks 12 Livability matters 13 Delivering our promise to you 14 Celebrating 10 years of regional success 15 Celebrating 10 years of regional success 16 Breaking news 17 We’re in this together 18 Economic realities 19 The formula for success 20 Be in the know 21 22 Final Plat Amendment Pusch Ridge Subdivision (Lots 13-32) Town Council December 7, 2016 23 Good evening… Purpose Final Plat Amendment Our purpose here tonight is to discuss… Two code amendments related to permitted and conditional uses that are both on the 15/17 Planning Workplan 1. CUP review criteria 2. Permitted use table…a section of ZC that is vital that we use everyday With both of these, staff conducted extensive research on a number of other jurisdictions to identify ways to improve our current code. 24 Location Map Honeywell 1st Avenue Oracle Road San Dorado Subject Property 25 Proposed change Area to be included 26 27 El Corredor Commercial Building Town Council December 7, 2016 28 Purpose Proposed 8,000 square foot commercial building Conceptual Landscape Plan Conceptual Architecture Thank you Chair, members of the Board. Our purpose here tonight is to consider the proposed architecture and landscape plan for an 8,000 sq. ft. commercial building located at the northeast corner of Linda Vista Boulevard and Oracle Road. The site plan for this development was previously approved, so the focus tonight is on the architecture and landscape only. 29 Conceptual Landscape Plan Oracle Road Linda Vista Blvd Future Proposed So, turning first to the proposed landscape plan. The proposed plan provides landscaping within the parking lot and around the building, which will augment and complement the overall landscaping for the commercial center. The landscape has been used to define the main building entrance at the southwest corner of the building. Planters and seat walls are planned to enclose the outdoor patio planned at the south of the building. A condition is recommended to require vertical shrubs along the eastern side of the building, which will help soften the building façade when viewed from the apartment development to the east. 30 Conceptual Architecture Turning now to the proposed architecture… As I stated, the Kneaders Bakery and Café established the design elements for this center. As such, the proposed architecture was reviewed and is consistent with the architectural style, colors and materials previously approved for Kneaders. Notable elements include the stone wainscot and stone columns to help break up the façade. The use of strong building cornicing and metal awnings with cabling. Additionally, the roof line of the building incorporates an asymmetric design, which is consistent with the roof line on the Kneaders project to the north, which I’ll cover in the next slide 31 Surrounding Development This image shows the Kneaders and the apartment project. As you can see, the proposed design is consistent with the Kneaders project through the use of stone wainscot, stone columns, metal awnings with cabling, building colors, strong cornicing and an asymmetric roof plane. The proposed architecture is consistent with the apartment development to the east through the use of stone columns, stone wainscot and compatible colors. 32 Meets Design Principles and Design Standards Approve, subject to condition Recommendation The landscape and architectural plans were reviewed and meet the Design Principles and Design Standards. Our recommendation is that the CDRB recommend approval to the Town Council, subject to the condition in Attachment 1. The applicant is here to provide a presentation. I am also available to answer any questions that you may have. 33 34 Zoning Code Amendment Table of Permitted Uses & Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria Town Council December 7, 2016 35 Good evening… Purpose Adopted Planning Workplan (2015/2017) Conditional Use Permit review criteria Table of Permitted Uses Our purpose here tonight is to discuss… Two code amendments related to permitted and conditional uses that are both on the 15/17 Planning Workplan 1. CUP review criteria 2. Permitted use table…a section of ZC that is vital that we use everyday 36 Conditional Use Permit review criteria Existing Not materially detrimental to the general health, safety and welfare of the public due to a.   Noise, smoke, odor, dust, etc. b.   Hazard from possible explosion, contamination, fire or flood;  c.  Unusual volume of traffic. Reasonable compatibility with surrounding land uses New Ensuring impacts on adjoining properties are effectively mitigated Hours of operation Consistent with goals and policies of General Plan 1st amendment involves the CUP criteria. Conditional uses are those which can have a negative impact on nearby properties and warrant extra evaluation…such as gas stations. The code establishes criteria for evaluating the appropriateness of these types of uses. The existing criteria evaluates the potential impacts from the hazards and nuisances shown on the top…as well as ensuring reasonable compatibility with surrounding land uses. After extensive research staff identified the three areas shown on the bottom that would add clarity and specificity to the criteria. _______________________________________________________________________ 2nd component involves changes to the Table of Permitted Uses… a vital section of code used everyday by Planning staff This component includes 4 areas of changes that I will go thru in the coming slides. 37 Table of Permitted Uses Ambiguous/Unclear Community Buildings other than hospitals, parks and playgrounds Government services Outdated Telephone answering service Video rental store New Uses Distillery Mobile Food Vendors or Food trucks Microbrewery 1. Update use categories 1. The first area involves updating use categories to better reflect uses found in the current marketplace This area involves 4 types of changes…examples of which are shown on the screen Getting rid of ambiguous/unclear use types Eliminating outdated use types Establishing new use types 38 Table of Permitted Uses 1. Update use categories cont. Consolidating use categories to reduce overlap and redundancy Each of these uses are currently listed in the table as permitted uses in commercial zoning districts… Amendment proposes to change them… 39 Table of Permitted Uses Permitted or Conditional Banks Residential Short-term rentals 2. Reclassify use categories 2nd area involves RECLASSIFYING USE CATEGORIES from conditional to permitted Again, several examples are shown on screen Banks including drive-thru now permitted in all commercial...still subject to screening and location requirements Short-term rentals now permitted in all residential in accordance with state law. 40 Mobile food vendors Table of Permitted Uses Two types “Catering” type service for specific clientele Serving the general public as part of a Special Event (i.e. Art Show) Location requirements 200 feet from restaurant Right-of-way Setbacks Lighting Drive-thru restrictions Signage 3. Develop Use Standards 3rd area involves DEVELOPING USE STANDARDS for new use categories A summary of use standards for mobile food vendors (food trucks) is shown on-screen - Permitted in two instances - Development standards relative to Location; Lighting; Drive-thru prohibitions; Signage 41 Table of Permitted Uses Mobile food vendor A readily moveable vehicle equipped with facilities to prepare, serve and sell food. Personal Services An establishment where individual services are/or may be provided, including barber shops, dry cleaners, etc. 4 . Developing Definitions Last area involves DEVELOPING DEFINITIONS for new uses to provide additional clarity Two new use categories are shown on-screen where new definitions were provided for additional clarity. 42 Planning and Zoning Commission Vehicle Rental Establishments Moving Services Vehicle Rental Less than 10 vehicles 10 or more vehicles PZC considered the amendments last month. During the meeting, discussion primarily focused on Vehicle Rental Establishments - distinction between Moving Services and Vehicle Rental Establishments - after some discussion the Commission felt the amendment provided sufficient detail regarding the two types of rental establishments. Planning Commission has recommended approval of the amendments. 43 Summary and Recommendation Code amendments Address items on the 2015/2017 Planning Workplan Provide necessary clarity, reduce ambiguity and make the code more user friendly “Clean up” a number of errors Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed amendments. Again both of these amendments address items from the 15/17 workplan They seek to add clarity, reduce ambiguity and make the code more user friendly. Again, the Commission has recommended approval of the amendments 44 45 Energy Efficiency Project Bond Financing Oro Valley Community Center December 7, 2016 As we continue to seek efficiencies in the operations of the Oro Valley Community Center and look to modernize the facility, one area that staff identified early on was an opportunity to embark on an energy efficiency improvement project at the facility, just as we completed here at the Town Hall campus back in 2010. The advantage of this type of project is that it can be budget-neutral and 100% self-funded from the energy savings derived from the improvements. 46 Background Oro Valley Community Center constructed in the 1980s; acquired by Town May 1, 2015 HVAC, lighting systems and irrigation pump systems are at the end of useful lives and in need of replacement Seek opportunities to reduce utility expenses budgeted at over $1 million in Community Center Fund Town partnering with Trane Energy Services and Controls to evaluate budget-neutral improvements Council authorization to proceed given May 19, 2016 As we all know, the OV CC was built in the 80s, and has now been owned by the Town for 1 year. And let’s just say that being a 30+ year old facility, the HVAC and lighting systems and irrigation pumps are not quite at “state of the art efficiency levels.” These systems are inefficient, run on older technologies, and are often being repaired to keep them operational. With this type of a project, we would not only be seeking opportunities to reduce the repair and maintenance costs on these systems, but also increase their efficiency and reduce the ongoing utility costs currently budgeted in the Community Center Fund at $1.3M. Over the past several months, staff has been working with Trane Energy Services, through their State contract, to have them evaluate the facility and recommend the most appropriate energy conservation measures that could be implemented to achieve a budget-neutral project that is 100% self-funded by the project savings, and not require any upfront funding from the Town. 47 Final Energy Audit Recommendations 5 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs): HVAC unit retrofits Lighting upgrades Pool system upgrade Domestic water conservation measures Golf course irrigation pumping station replacement Trane prepared two project options for consideration in their preliminary assessment report that was included in your packet materials. Option A has an estimated project cost of $1.6M and includes…. 48 Project Details Project cost estimated at $1.9 million Results in annual energy and water savings estimated at $162,000 Cash flow positive from Year 1 Solar panels excluded from recommendation Uncertainty of TEP solar rate case Not cash flow positive from Year 1 Option B has an estimated project cost of $2.7M and includes… 49 Project Financing Recommendation $2 million excise tax revenue obligations – private placement Low 2.20% interest rate, 15-year term Rebates from utility providers - $77,000 Annual energy and water savings in Community Center Fund used to pay off project financing No upfront capital cost from Town No impact to Town’s General Fund If Council approves moving forward with this project, we would take a look at a variety of low-interest financing options to pay for the project, including… With any of these financing options, the Town would own all of the equipment being installed with the project. 50 Next Steps/Project Results Anticipated bond closing date – December 15, 2016 Project planning commences January 2017, completion anticipated for late summer 2017 100% self-funded project with guaranteed savings Significantly reduces energy, water and maintenance costs Improves comfort and safety of community members 51 Questions? 52 53