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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (705)Council Meeting Regular Session March 21, 2018 1 Town Council Meeting Announcements 2 Upcoming Meetings 3 4 5 Nakoma Sky Final Plat Town Council March 21, 2018 6 Good Evening Purpose Proposed final plat Phase 1: Senior care facility Public amenities Conforms to approved Tentative Development Plan Discussion and possible action 7 Cañada Del Oro Wash Oracle Rd. First Ave. Sanctuary at Silverhawke Palisades Subdivision Rooney Ranch Steam Pump Village Subject Property Naranja Dr. 8 Final Plat N 34 acres of open space Block 10 Community park Block 7 Public trailhead Lot 1 TOV well site Lot 2 Bank protection Multi-use path 9 Summary and Recommendation In conformance with: Town Zoning Code Approved Tentative Development Plan Staff recommends approval 10 11 Conditional Use Permit TEP Replacement Poles South side of Tangerine Road Town Council Meeting March 21, 2018 12 Good evening… Purpose Conditional Use Permit to replace existing utility poles 32 existing wood poles with new weathered steel poles on Tangerine Rd. Increase overall pole height and width Existing Proposed 13 Location Map Copper Mountain Dr. Shannon Rd. Tangerine Rd. La Cholla Blvd. La Cañada Dr. 3.5 mile segment Naranja Park Wilson School 14 Proposal Replace 32 wooden poles Height increase Existing range: 51’ to 68’ Proposed range: 56’ to 74’ Width increase Existing range: 18” to 31” Proposed range: 25” to 37” Existing Proposed 15 Review Tools: General Plan & Zoning criteria “Preserving the scenic beauty and environment” I.2. Consider aesthetics and visual impact of utilities and infrastructure during the planning, design or upgrade process, to the extent reasonably possible. “…responsible siting of utilities…while considering their placement.” I.1 Accommodate community services and utilities that meet the larger community needs and goals. 16 Existing Proposed 17 Summary and Recommendation Proposed amendment conforms with the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan: I.2. Consider aesthetics and visual impact of utilities and infrastructure during the planning, design or upgrade process, to the extent reasonably possible. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval Scale of changes do not have a substantive impact beyond existing conditions. Proposal meets standards of zoning criteria. 18 19 Tucson Electric Power Company 138 Kilovolt Tangerine Road Transmission Line Upgrade Introduce team: Larry Lucero, Senior Director of Government Relations and External Affairs Jason Saline, Environmental Land Use Planner Adriana Marinez, Government Relations Local Affairs Representative 20 Purpose and Need Comply with national safety code and equipment standards Prevent overload conditions that reduce lifespan of crucial equipment Meet capacity and reliability needs to continue providing safe and reliable power TEP applying for a Conditional Use Permit as required under the Town of Oro Valley zoning code 21 What will be built TEP to upgrade 3.5 miles of existing transmission lines and power poles along Tangerine Road TEP to replace 32 poles within Oro Valley, between Shannon Road and Copper Mountain Drive Existing poles range 51-68 feet, replaced with taller, stronger poles ranging 56-79 feet 22 22 How it will be built TEP will use standard line trucks and other heavy equipment to set new poles and remove existing poles New steel poles to be installed approximately 10-20 feet from current pole locations Construction is anticipated to begin as soon as possible, pending approvals Access and temporary impacts for construction will be coordinated with the Oro Valley Community Development & Public Works Department 23 23 Design Considerations Pole Size and Height – designed to minimize the use of guy wires and visual impacts while meeting national standards New Pole Diameter - average base increase of 11 inches, with a tapered design Above Ground Equipment - existing cellular equipment to be relocated onto new poles 24 New poles will be taller and stronger 25 25 9 Foot Average Height Difference Replacement Pole Existing Pole 26 Questions? Before we conclude do you have any questions? 27 28 Economic Expansion Zone Code Amendment Oro Valley Town Council March 21, 2018 29 Objectives Proposed Amendment Expand the Economic Expansion Zone Boundaries Ensure Oro Valley’s competitiveness in tech/employment attraction Offer all property owners in business and technology parks the same competitive advantage in the market Fulfill Your Voice, Our Future General Plan directions “Oro Valley will keep its friendly, small-town, neighborly character, while increasing services, employment and recreation.” Manage how we grow and maintain high design standards Grow the number of high-quality employment opportunities 30 Why is EEZ expansion important? “As part of negotiations, Tech companies often demand an ability to construct a new and custom facility within 9 to 15 months from making a commitment.” - Chuck Huckleberry, County Administrator, MPA Seminar “It is of utmost importance that communities within our region simplify and make more certain the development process.” – Joe Snell, President and CEO of Sun Corridor, Inc. 31 Expand EEZ Boundaries Proposed Amendment Remove 600’ buffer in Innovation Park Include all commercial and employment areas in Rancho Vistoso Neighborhoods 2 and 3 Include all Technology Park zoned land in the Town, except areas with residential New Overlay Area 32 Expand EEZ Boundaries Proposed Amendment Existing Tech Park Zoning Innovation Park included in official overlay map Current Technology Park areas: Miller Ranch Oracle Road Foothills Business Park Rams Canyon excluded due to residential use 33 Recommendation Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval: Implements Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Increases employment opportunities and competitive advantage Maintains quality of design expectations and standards 34 35