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ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
April 3,2018
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N.LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hurt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Charlie Hurt,Chair
Melanie Barrett,Vice Chair
Thomas Gribb,Commissioner
Bob Swope,Commissioner
Don Cox,Commissioner
Nathan Basken,Commissioner
EXCUSED: Tom Drzazgowski,Commissioner
TOWN STAFF PRESENT:
Bayer Vella,Interim Community and Economic Development Director
Paul Keesler,Public Works Director
David Laws,Permitting Manager
Joe Andrews,Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Bill Rodman,Councilmember
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Hurt led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
There were no speaker requests.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Liaison Bill Rodman provided the following updates:
-On March 21,Council approved the Final Plat for Nakoma Sky,a Conditional Use
Permit for Tucson Electric Power and amendments to the Zoning Code section
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regarding the Economic Expansion Zone.
-At the upcoming Council meeting on April 4,Council will review the Saguaros Viejos
Phase I and II projects.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 6,2018 REGULAR SESSION
MEETING MINUTES
MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Swope and seconded by
Commissioner Cox to approve the meeting minutes.
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission regarding comments that were not
included in the minutes.
MOTION carried,6-0.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A
PROPOSED REZONING FROM R1-144 TO PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT
FOR APPROXIMATELY 199-ACRES LOCATED WEST OF LA CHOLLA
BOULEVARD BETWEEN LAMBERT LANE AND NARANJA DRIVE AND 8.2-
ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LA CHOLLA
BOULEVARD AND NARANJA DRIVE,OV1601793
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth gave an overview of Agenda Item 2 and outlined the
following:
-Purpose
-Location
-Proposal
-March 6,2018 Planning and Zoning hearing concerns
-Traffic Impacts
Public Works Director Paul Kessler detailed the key aspects of the Traffic Impact
Analysis(TIA)including:
-Roadway Capacities:existing and projected traffic volumes in 2030
-Traffic Impact Mitigation Measures
-Special Area Policy regarding Canada Hills Drive access
-Updates/details on the La Cholla Boulevard,Lambert Lane and Naranja Drive road
widening projects
-New traffic signal at Canada Hills Drive and La Cholla Boulevard
Mr.Spaeth continued with his presentation:
-Compatibility
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-Rezoning Request:development scenarios
-Open Space
-Recreation Area requirements
-Key Factors
-Summary and Recommendation
Paul Oland of The WLB Group,representing the applicant,provided a presentation that
included the following:
-History of property
-Timeline of neighborhood outreach and hearings for the General Plan Amendment and
Planned Area Development
-Policy highlights from lengthy General Plan Amendment negotiations
-Additional General Plan Policies
-General Plan policies on each of the following parcels:A,B,D,E,H,J,K,L and M
-Open Space,Recreation&Trails possible amenities
-Possible Amenities on Parcels C,F,G
-Proposed Recreation Area Comparison to Wildlife Ridge Park
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission,staff and applicant.
Chair Hurt opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in opposition of Agenda Item 2:
-Oro Valley resident Vicki Stepp
-Oro Valley resident Jose Echeverri
-Oro Valley resident Alan Haggh
-Oro Valley resident Paul Loomis
-Oro Valley resident Rosalie Roszak
-Oro Valley resident Jason Todd
-Oro Valley resident Tim Bohen
-Oro Valley resident Sarah Bertrand
-Oro Valley resident Jan Cunningham
The following individuals spoke on Agenda Item 2:
-Oro Valley resident Mike Zinkin
-Oro Valley resident Lynn Huebner
-Oro Valley resident Bob Reiber
-Oro Valley resident Chuck Cochran
-Alyssa Page
Leslie Sellgren was called to speak,but was not present.
Chair Hurt closed the public hearing.
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MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Cox and seconded by Commissioner
Gribb to recommend approval of the Capella rezoning,subject to the conditions listed in
Attachment 1,based on a finding that the proposal is consistent with the General Plan
and applicable Zoning Code requirements.
Further discussion ensued amongst the Commission,staff and applicant.
AMENDED MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Cox and seconded by
Commissioner Gribb to Amend the original motion to include the following conditions:
1.All future site plans for each parcel will go through the Conceptual Site Plan
process to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as Town
Council for further review.
2.Complete an updated Traffic Impact Analysis for each development phase as
required by Town Code.
3.Parcel M is restricted to 1-story height within 300 feet of the west property boundary.
4.The plans for restrooms and playgrounds in recreation areas must be maintained.
MOTION carried,6-0.
Chair Hurt recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Chair Hurt reconvened the meeting at 9:46 p.m.
3. PUBLIC HEARING:DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A
ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC
MESSAGE BOARDS ON MONUMENT SIGNS.
Senior Planning Technician Patty Hayes gave an overview of Agenda Item 3 and
outlined the following:
-Purpose
-Proposal
-Size Limits
-Current Use
-Code Standards
-Background
-Recommendation
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff.
Chair Hurt opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke on Agenda Item 3:
-Oro Valley resident John Sellers
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Chair Hurt closed the public hearing.
Further discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff
MOTION:A motion was made by Commissioner Basken and seconded by
Commissioner Cox to approve OV1800397 Zoning Code Text Amendment related to
electronic message boards on monument signs as show in Attachment 1.
MOTION carried,6-0.
PLANNING UPDATE(INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Interim Community and Economic Development Director Bayer Vella provided the
following updates:
-Neighborhood meeting on April 10 regarding the Oro Valley Town Center Planned
Area Development amendment
-Reviewed agenda items for next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 1
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hurt adjourned the meeting at 10:17 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the regular
session Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Oro Valley,Arizona held on
the 3rd day of April,2018.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and
that a quorum was present.
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