HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (795)Council Meeting
Regular Session
May 16, 2018
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Town Council Meeting Announcements
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Upcoming Meetings
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Transportation Art by Youth
Oro Valley 2018
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WHAT IS THE TABY PROGRAM?
Pima Association of Governments manages the Transportation Art by Youth Program, which incorporates art into regional transportation projects. The program allows youth to acquire both
artistic experience and valuable work ethic. PAG member jurisdictions work with summer youth programs, local school art programs or Las Artes Art and Educational Center, and partner
with professional artists to design and construct projects.
Each summer an average of 40 to 50 youth benefit from the program, which was established in 1995. The students' concepts and techniques are aimed at humanizing the roadway system, enhancing
urban gateway features, and helping define the unique identify of their respective communities.
Major benefits of the program include both the quick and effective implementation time frame as well as the high visibility of resulting artwork along major transportation corridors. There
also is a strong sense of community pride in the work efforts undertaken, coupled with a sense of accomplishment for the youth involved since the result of their artistic efforts will
be appreciated and endured for many years to come.
SAACA, PAG & the TOWN OF ORO VALLEY partner to produce the Oro Valley project.
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SELECTED ARTIST ADMINISTRATORS
Hiro Tashima
Jason Butler
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PAST ARTIST WORKS
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YOUTH FROM ORO VALLEY, AZ
Amberly Jade Woodings (Basis Oro Valley)
Alexis Gomez (Canyon del Oro)
Sabina Rangel (Canyon del Oro)
Emily Hines (Canyon del Oro)
Carley Noll (Basis Oro Valley)
Marbella Coleman (Canyon del Oro)
Zoe Marks (Canyon del Oro)
Lauren Deal (Canyon del Oro)
Sydney Butler (Palo Verde Magnet)
1 non-paid youth intern: Kaylynn Wade (Wilson Middle School)
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2018 LOCATION
ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
La Cañada Drive Intersection
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2018 CONCEPTUALS
Reflecting on how the following themes affect life in Oro Valley:
Discovery
Community
Multi-Generational Diversity
Connectedness
Wellness
Engaged
Active
Health
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BRAINSTORMING FROM STUDENTS
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NEXT STEPS
FEEDBACK AND INPUT FROM PUBLIC PARTNERS
LATE MAY – FINAL CONCEPTUALS WITH STUDENTS & ARTIST
JUNE 6, 2018 – PRESENTATION BEFORE COUNCIL
JUNE THROUGH MID JULY > PRODUCTION
LATE JULY – PROJECT DEDICATION
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La Cholla & Naranja/Lambert
Rezoning
Town Council
May 16, 2018
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Thank you Mayor, members of the Council
My name is…
Purpose
Proposed Rezoning
R1-144 (Large-lot Residential) to Planned Area Development (PAD)
Background
La Cholla Boulevard Corridor
General Plan Amendment
Special Area Policies
Applicant’s request
Zoning Map
Tentative Development Plan
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
Purpose for this item is to consider a proposed rezoning application for the property known as the Capella property.
Provide some background on the property & vicinity
Detail the applicant’s request
The PZC found the request is in conformance with the GP, meets all special area policies and follows-thru with what was approved as part of the prior GPA
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Lambert Lane
La Cholla Blvd
Subject
Property
Ironwood Ridge High School
Casas
Church
Estates at Capella
Shannon
rezone
Saguaros Viejos
Naranja Drive
Canada Hills
Subject property is located:
- west of La Cholla (between Lambert & Naranja); &
- NWC of La Cholla & Naranja
- near IRHS
- new development shown in YELLOW
- Canada Hills
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Proposal
R1-144 (Large-lot residential) to PAD
Approximately 207 acres
Maximum 570 homes
Scenario range: 383 - 535
Commercial areas
Recreation areas
Parcels – 12
Detached residential: 4
High density attached or detached residential: 2
Commercial: 1
Commercial or detached residential: 2
Recreation: 3
Access and Connectivity
Proposed rezoning from R1-144 (large-lot residential) to PAD
Approximately 207-acres
Max 570 units + Commercial + Recreation
12 separate parcels within the PAD with individual underlying zoning designations
PAD also lays out the circulation network with access points of La Cholla, Lambert and Naranja
Pedestrian/Bicycle connectivity throughout providing access to adjacent land uses including Ironwood Ridge HS
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Naranja Drive
La Cholla Blvd
Background: General Plan Amendment
Long Range Conceptual Master Plan
Low Density Residential (LDR)
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
High Density Residential (HDR)
Park (P)
Neighborhood Commercial/Office (NC/O)
Lambert Lane
GP Amendment approved 2015:
- went well beyond typical GPA’s and got into specific details generally reserved for the zoning process
- Established MPC which included a Long Range Conceptual Master Plan with the following underlying designations for each parcel:
Later in my presentation I will show you how the applicant’s proposal “merry’s up” with this Master Plan
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Background: Special Area Policies
Limited uses
No apartments, gas stations, gun and ammunition sales, etc.
Development standards
Density
Max 570 homes
Lot size
Building height and setbacks
Buffer yards
Timing of construction
Cañada Hills Drive
In addition to the land uses, the GPA also included a number of SAP’s
Those SAP’s covered:
Use limitations
Total # of houses
Development standards
Density
Lot Sizes
Building Heights
Buffer Yards
Even went to the point of ensuring there was no grading without contract on la cholla – awarded this summer
Access – will discuss further in coming slides
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Rezoning Request - Review tools
Your Voice, Our Future General Plan – vision, guiding principles, goals and policies
Special Area Policies
Zoning Code
Master Planning
Zoning Criteria
Neighborhood Impacts
Traffic
Rezoning applications are reviewed for conformance with the General Plan Vision, Guiding Principles, Goals and Policies
Land Use Map (Master Planned Community)
SAP’s…proposal is consistent with those with the one access exception.
Lastly, the application was reviewed for conformance with the Zoning Code:
Request modifications
Master Planning
Impacts to neighbors
Traffic
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Rezoning Request – Planned Area Development
La Cholla Blvd
Naranja Drive
Naranja Drive
La Cholla Blvd
General Plan
Rezoning
MDR
NC/O
LDR
HDR
HDR
NC/O
NC/O
LDR
LDR
Lambert Lane
Lambert Lane
What is a PAD?
- opp for custom design (e.g. MPC) roads/parks/washes
- cohesive development … hard to do with standard zoning (piecemeal)
Exactly the same as what was depicted in the GP
Low Density Residential
200 ft open space
single-story limitation
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Neighborhood Commercial
Commercial District – important to note the property at NWC also now included
Recreation/Open Space
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Rezoning Request – development scenarios
To enable a bit more flexibility, each Parcel includes multiple “Concepts” or development scenarios which could be developed.
Staff has reviewed each of these concepts and they are ZC compliance.
If a future submittal substantially deviates from these…additional public review will be required
My understanding is the applicant is going to go thru each of the scenarios in their proposal during their presentation.
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Rezoning Request – Code Modifications
Building height
Floor area ratio
Minimum lot size
Lot width
Required setbacks
Environmentally Sensitive Open Space (ESOS)
In addition to these scenarios, the applicant has also requested several ZC exceptions
As a PAD Zoning Code permits certain mod’s to again try and customize a comprehensive design to a particular site
Something that is found in almost every PAD in town.
Those modifications range from:
- Building Height
- Floor Area Ratio
- Minimum lot size
- Setbacks
- Environmentally Sensitive Open Space
Staff supports the requested modifications as they provide for design flexibility and will not materially impact surrounding neighbors.
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Naranja Drive
La Cholla Blvd
Lambert Lane
Open Space
General Plan – 50 acres
Rezoning – 73.8 acres (36%)
Critical Resource Areas (CRA) - Washes/Riparian Areas
34.7 acres (95% preservation)
Resource Management Area (RMA)
39.1 acres (25% preservation)
Saguaro mitigation
Recreation Areas
9.5 acres
Approximately 74-acres (36%) is preserved as OS…worth noting the prior GPA depicted approximately 50-acres
CRA – these are the most sensitive/significant for wildlife movement the full length of the rezoning area
RMA – these supplement the CRA and make sure there is continuity of habitat
Saguaros – will be inventoried as part of future development submittals…+24’ & 2 arms must be PIP
Recreation Areas – approximately 9.5 acres in distributed in 3 areas throughout the development
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Recreation Areas
3 total
Parcel C: 2.1 acres
Parcel F: 3.6 acres
Parcel G: 3.8 acres
Amenities
Dog parks (large and small)
Basketball Courts
Tot-lots/Playgrounds
Turf areas
Ramadas
Three separate Recreation Areas each of which are of a size to serve as community parks
Each will have a mix of amenities ranging from:
Dog Parks
Basketball Courts
Tot-lots & playgrounds
Turf areas
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Schools
Amphitheater Schools
School capacity within the area has also been a question
There are both public, private and charter schools in the area that will serve future children
The #’s in the table are specific to the Amphi public schools ONLY
Should also note, the property owner has an agreement with Amphi to contribute monies to help offset any anticipated impacts in the area
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Town of Oro Valley Water Resources
Water Resource Availability:
Sufficient availability to support current Town boundary to buildout
Proposed developments primarily supported by additional CAP water deliveries
No new municipal wells drilled to support proposed developments
Diverse Water Resource Supply:
Groundwater
Central Arizona Project (CAP) water
Reclaimed water for irrigation
Water Resource Utilization:
In 2017 44% of all water delivered was renewable water
In 2019 renewable water utilization will increase by approximately 10%
Water
TOV does have a diverse water supply to help spread demand among separate resources
Sufficient resources to support current buildout and beyond…
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Traffic Impacts
Evaluated through comprehensive analysis: via a Traffic Impact Analysis report
The TIA exhibits that in the buildout horizon year of 2030, with this project, and with the traffic generated by:
Estates at Capella
Saguaros Viejos I & II
Shannon 80
Existing Traffic today with a General Growth factor of 2% annually
Will use:
Approximately 60% of average overall street capacity of the immediate area
Hand off to Paul K.
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Traffic Impact Mitigation Measures
Developer Traffic Improvements:
Cañada Hills Dr. Intersection – New Signal
Lambert Ln – Widening for added through lanes along project boundary
Lambert/Shannon Intersection – Widening for turn lanes and future signal
Multiple new left and right turn deceleration lanes at various access points throughout
Planned or Existing Traffic Improvements
La Cholla Bl. Widening – RTA Funded – Summer 2018
Naranja Drive – Widened 2015
With all improvements, LOS maintained or increased, depending on location
After the new project traffic generation and LOS impacts are calculated, Mitigation measures are employed to restore the LOS to predevelopment levels.
This is the list of those traffic flow LOS mitigation measures
Some are built by the developer
And some are built by the Town due to overall community improvement needs
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Traffic: Cañada Hills Drive
Canada Hills Drive Intersection Improvements
To orient, the intersection is somewhat mid-block on La Cholla, between Naranja and Lambert
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Traffic: Cañada Hills Drive
La Cañada Drive
New Traffic Signal
Left & Right Turns only
No East/West Thru Traffic
During the previous MGPA, there was an SAP generated regarding Canada Hills Drive access
Canada Hills is a private street
Intent of SAP was to ensure no direct access to Canada Hills Drive
However good street design should align intersections
By virtue of this design, the applicant has met the requirements of the SAP – no thru traffic is allowed, and employed necessary traffic control measures – a signal – to preserve the
level of service.
The signal will improve the left turn access condition for Canada Hills residents exiting to La Cholla to travel south
This intersection will be enforced through regulatory signalization and signage.
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La Cholla Boulevard & Lambert Lane
La Cholla Widening (Now)
Two through lanes in each direction
Raised Median
Bike Lanes
Multi-Use Path
Lambert Widening (2025 est.)
Anticipated to be similar to the La Cholla Improvements
Actual design will be determined with future TIA updates and when warranted
This detail is the road section that will be built with the La Cholla widening project.
At the time the widening for Lambert Lane is needed, we will re-review the actual traffic warrants to determine the actual street cross-section to be used.
At this time it is estimated that the Lambert Lane along the project frontage will be built to the same section as La Cholla.
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Public Participation Process
10 Neighborhood Meetings
6 – Rezoning (2 Traditional, 4 Focus Group)
4 – General Plan Amendment (3 Traditional, 1 Open House)
Numerous small group meetings
6 formal public hearings
Planning and Zoning Commission:
March 6, 2018
April 3, 2018
Extensive Public Participation effort
10 total neighborhood meetings
6 – rezoning
4 – General Plan Amendment
Several meetings with a small group of neighbors that resulted in tangible revisions.
6 formal public hearings on the exact same layout
As a new PAD, 2 PZC hearings were required which were held in March & April and both were well attended
1st was discussion
2nd provided a recommendation
Again, PZC found the request is in conformance with the GP, meets the SAP’s and follows-thru with what was agreed upon during the prior GPA
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Planning and Zoning Commission Conditions
Conceptual Site Plan review for all future submittals
Updates to Traffic Impact Analysis as development progresses
Parcel M building height restriction
Single-story
Recreational amenities
Restrooms
Play grounds
They did recommend approval with the following additional conditions:
CSP review
TIA updates – worth noting this is a Code requirement already
Parcel M – single story
Rec
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Key Factors
Consistent with:
Long Range Conceptual Master Plan
Special Area Policies
Conformance with:
Your Voice, Our Future General Plan
Master Planned Community
Complete Neighborhoods
Open Space conservation
Parks and Recreation
Zoning Code criteria for New PAD’s
Key factors:
Consistent with the Long Range Master Plan
Consistent with the SAP’s
Conformance with the GP:
Master Planned Community
Complete Neighborhoods
Open Space
Parks and Rec
Consistent with new PAD requirements
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Summary and Recommendation
Your Voice, Our Future General Plan
Zoning Code criteria
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1
The amendment is consistent with the YV,OF General Plan
Consistent with ZC criteria for new PAD’s
PZC found the application was in conformance with the GP and SAP’s. As such, recommends approval, subject to the conditions in attachment 1.
I’d like to the applicant is here to detail their development scenario’s which are important to understanding the overall proposal
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TOWN COUNCIL HEARING
2018.05.16
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Timeline of Neighborhood Outreach & Hearings
for the Planned Area Development (PAD) 2016-2018
1st Neighborhood Meeting – Jun. 8, 2016
Review of General Plan Amendment negotiations, compromises and policies.
Discussion of PAD response and conformance.
2nd Neighborhood Meeting – Oct. 17, 2017
Policies and Tentative Development Plan Concepts for parcels along La Cholla Blvd.
3rd Neighborhood Meeting – Oct. 24, 2017
Policies and Tentative Development Plan Concepts for parcels along Lambert Lane.
4th Neighborhood Meeting – Oct. 26, 2017
Policies and Tentative Development Plan Concepts for the western most parcels of the PAD.
5th Neighborhood Meeting – Nov. 2, 2017
Policies and Tentative Development Plan Concepts for parcels adjacent to the Estates at Capella Subdivision.
1st P & Z Commission Hearing – Mar. 6, 2018
2nd P & Z Commission Hearing – Apr. 3, 2018
Recommended for approval.
Timeline of Neighborhood Outreach & Hearings
for the General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2014-2015
1st Neighborhood Meeting – Apr. 15, 2014
“The La Cholla Corridor” – perfect for a long range master plan mixture of land uses and densities.
2nd Neighborhood Meeting – Aug. 13, 2014
Breakdown of all proposed land uses and densities for individual planning parcels.
Specific development regulations for each of the proposed parcels.
3rd Neighborhood Meeting – Sep. 10, 2014
1st P & Z Hearing – Oct. 7, 2014
4th Neighborhood Meeting – Oct. 20, 2014
No apartments proposed.
Establishment of open space buffers and single-story restricted areas.
Focus Group Meeting – Nov. 3, 2014
2nd P & Z Commission Hearing – Nov. 20, 2014
Recommended for approval.
1st Town Council Hearing – Dec. 10, 2014
Focus Group Meeting – Jan. 25, 2015
Special Area Policies negotiations.
Focus Group Meeting – Mar. 25, 2015
Special Area Policies negotiations.
Focus Group Meeting – Apr. 3, 2015
Special Area Policies negotiations.
2nd Town Council Hearing – May 6, 2015
Approved unanimously by Hiremath, Waters, Burns, Garner, Hornat, Snider & Zinkin.
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Policy Highlights from Lengthy
Gen. Plan Amendment Negotiations
Residential:
Up to 500 homes on 158 acres; minimum lot size varies.
Building Height: 25’/2-story, with 1-story restrictions in select areas.
Housing type: Condominiums, Townhomes and Detached Single-family homes.
Commercial on 39 acres:
Proposed uses: Retail, office, research and development with restrictions per the OV General Plan.
Back-up use is up to 70 homes on parcels ‘A & ‘B’ after all other residential is developed within the PAD.
Building height: 24’ North of Naranja Dr., 25’-30’ South of Naranja Dr.
Open Space:
Approximately 30%, including three Recreation Areas and a trail system.
200’ open space buffer along the Western edge of the project.
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Additional General Plan Policies
The total maximum of permitted units is 500 for all areas designated as residential (including townhomes). The Neighborhood Commercial – Office properties at La Cholla and Naranja shall
have a back-up designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR) (2.1-5.0 homes/acre), allowing an additional 70 units. The back-up designation of MDR may only be utilized once the remainder
of the Master Planned Community residential parcels have been developed.
Grading permits for the development shall not be issued until the contract for the Regional Transportation Authority’s widening of La Cholla Boulevard has been awarded to a contractor.
Traffic shall not be allowed to cross La Cholla Boulevard directly from the development to Canada Hills Drive.
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PARCEL B – General Plan Policies
No apartments shall be permitted.
No Senior Care facilities shall be permitted, unless operated in conjunction with the expansion of the Casas Church.
No crematoriums shall be permitted.
Gun and ammunition sales shall not constitute the primary use within a business within the development.
C-1 uses enabled in Town zoning are permitted, except as provided to the right:
Broadcasting station, fabric store, medical marijuana dispensary, video store, appliance repair, laundromat, car washes, auto service centers, convenience stores such as Circle K, 77-11
or similar, theater, or a major communications facility are prohibited.
Drive thru uses and other convenience uses subject
to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Back-up designation of Medium Density Residential (2.1-5.0 homes/acre) is permitted, with a cap of 40 units.
Packaged alcohol sales shall not constitute the primary use within a business.
Dry cleaners limited to drop off/pick up only, are permitted.
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PARCEL B – Cross Section
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PARCEL D – General Plan Policies
No apartments shall be permitted.
No Senior Care facilities shall be permitted, unless operated in conjunction with the expansion of the Casas Church.
Maximum density is 12 homes/acre.
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PARCEL D – Cross Section
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PARCEL H – General Plan Policies
No Apartments shall be permitted.
Homes restricted to single-story (20 feet), within 300 feet of Lambert Lane.
Enhanced bufferyards along arterial roadways.
Maximum density of 3 homes/acre.
Minimum lots size of 6,600 square feet.
Minimum of 10,000 square foot lots along the north side of Lambert Lane, with a minimum of 15 feet between homes.
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PARCEL J – General Plan Policies
No crematoriums shall be permitted.
Gun and ammunition sales shall not constitute the primary use within a business within the development.
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PARCEL M – General Plan Policies
No apartments shall be permitted.
Maximum density of 2 homes/acre.
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Parcel M & Shannon 80 Bufferyard Context
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Open Space, Recreation & Trails Possible Amenities
Ramadas
Picnic Tables
Benches
Turf Areas
Exercise Loop
Walking Paths
Little Kids Play Structure
Big Kids Play Structure
Basketball Court
Sand Volleyball
BBQ
Drinking Fountains
Horseshoe Pits
Dog Park
Proposed Trail Network
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PARCEL C – Possible Amenities
Ramadas
Picnic Tables
Benches
Turf Area
Walking Path
Play Structure
Parking area
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PARCEL F – Possible Amenities
Ramadas
Picnic Tables
Benches
Basketball Court
Sand Volleyball
Turf Area
Walking Path
Exercise Loop (Par Course)
Little Kids Play Structure
Big Kids Play Structure
Drinking Fountain
Restroom
Parking area
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PARCEL G – Possible Amenities
Ramadas
Picnic Tables
Benches
Turf Area
Walking Path
Play Structure
Large & Small Dog Park
Drinking Fountain
Parking area
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Proposed Recreation Area Comparison to Wildlife Ridge Park
2.1± Acres
3.6± Acres
3.8± Acres
Wildlife Ridge Park
5.5± Acres
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Policy Highlights from Lengthy
Gen. Plan Amendment Negotiations
Residential:
Up to 500 homes on 158 acres; minimum lot size varies.
Building Height: 25’/2-story, with 1-story restrictions in select areas.
Housing type: Condominiums, Townhomes and Detached Single-family homes.
Commercial on 39 acres:
Proposed uses: Retail, office, research and development with restrictions per the OV General Plan.
Back-up use is up to 70 homes on parcels ‘A & ‘B’ after all other residential is developed within the PAD.
Building height: 24’ North of Naranja Dr., 25’-30’ South of Naranja Dr.
Open Space:
Approximately 30%, including three Recreation Areas and a trail system.
200’ open space buffer along the Western edge of the project.
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PARCEL A – General Plan Policies
No Apartments shall be permitted.
No Senior Care facilities shall be permitted, unless operated in conjunction with the expansion of the Casas Church.
No crematoriums shall be permitted.
Gun and ammunition sales shall not constitute the primary use within a business within the development.
C-N uses enabled in Town zoning are permitted, except as provided to the right:
Supermarkets, car washes, gas stations, auto service centers and convenience stores such as Circle K, 7-11 or similar are prohibited.
Drive thru uses and other convenience uses subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Back-up designation of Medium Density Residential (2.1-5.0 homes/acre) is permitted, with a cap of 30 units.
Max. building height shall be limited to 24’.
Packaged alcohol sales shall not constitute the primary use within a business.
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conceptual commercial character
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PARCEL E – General Plan Policies
No apartments shall be permitted.
No Senior Care facilities shall be permitted, unless operated in conjunction with the expansion of the Casas Church.
Maximum density is 12 homes/acre.
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conceptual attached residential character
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PARCEL H – Cross Section
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PARCEL J – Cross Section
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PARCEL K – General Plan Policies
No apartments shall be permitted.
A 200 foot natural open space buffer on the western boundary adjacent to existing residential areas, no trails within this buffer area. Enhanced bufferyard along eastern edge of 200
foot open space buffer, to fill any significant gaps in native tree canopy as viewed from existing residences.
Homes restricted to single-story (20 feet).
Maximum density of 2 homes/acre.
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PARCEL L – General Plan Policies
No apartments shall be permitted.
A 200 foot natural open space buffer on the western boundary adjacent to existing residential areas, no trails within this buffer area. Enhanced bufferyard along eastern edge of 200
foot open space buffer, to fill any significant gaps in native tree canopy as viewed from existing residences.
Homes restricted to single-story (20 feet), as denoted. Expansions of the Casas Church campus restricted to 25 feet.
Maximum density of 2 homes/acre.
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PARCEL L – Cross Section
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Zoning Code Amendment
Signs: Electronic Message Boards
Town Council
May 16, 2018
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Amend sign standards
Purpose
Electronic message boards
Size
Allowed Users
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval
The purpose for this next case is to review a zoning code amendment related to signs, specifically electronic message boards.
On this slide, the Electronic message board is the portion of the sign that reads Welcome to Innovation Academy. That portion of the sign is the sole focus of the proposed code amendment
which consists of two elements: (pause) Define the size and allowed users of an Electronic Message Board
This case was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and was recommended for approval.
As we go through this case, I’d like us to keep in mind that the proposed amendment does not increase the quantity or overall size or types of signs allowed in the zoning code.
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Proposed Size of Electronic Message Board
35%
35%
50%
The first element of the sign code amendment was to determine the allowed size of the electronic message board on a monument sign.
We found that a message board that is 35% of the overall sign size was a more conservative approach rather than a message board that was 50% of the overall sign size. Staff took a conservative
approach about determining the message board size, keeping in mind that schools and churches can be located in residentially zoned areas.
Staff note:
Current whole sign is 40 sq ft. EMB size allowed would be 14 sq ft. About 1 sq ft less than current manually changing message area
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Example of Message Board Sizes
35%
30%
30%
50%
50%
30%
To determine the proposed size, we surveyed signs in and near Oro Valley and found that an electronic message board that was 35% of the overall size of the sign conveyed a legible message
and still maintained the intent of the overall design of the sign.
This slide provides examples of some of the signs we surveyed.
Many signs used only 30% of the sign area for the message board while some used 50%.
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Proposed Sign Uses
Amend Sign Standards
Allowed uses
Private Schools
Churches
The second element of the code amendment is to include private schools and churches as allowed users of electronic message boards.
Currently private schools and churches are not permitted to change a message on a sign by electronic methods. The code currently only allows schools and churches to change messages
by manually inserting letters or numbers onto the sign such as…………
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Existing Use
Private Schools and Churches
…shown on this slide.
Manually changing the words on sign used to be the only method of changing a message.
Over time technology changed to allow many changeable copy sign types to incorporate electronic messages changing such as……
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Existing Use
Current allowed users
Gas stations
Theaters
Time/Temperature
Time & Temperature
Sign
…. gas prices, movie theaters and time and temperature signs.
The Town’s current code standards allow each one of the sign types, shown on this slide to change messages electronically.
However, schools and churches are still limited to manually changing their messages like we saw on the previous slide.
The proposed amendment will not change who can use a changeable copy sign but will allow the same electronic technology for all of the same sign users as a way of providing equal treatment.
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Standards to remain
Existing Code Standards
No constant moving or blinking
Brightness limits
Message change once every 24 hours
Black background – Two colors for message
Timing: Off between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
The zoning code already contains standards that will continue to apply to all of the allowed electronic message board users, which includes :
No constant moving or blinking
Brightness limits
Messages can only change once every 24 hours
Color limits: Black background – Two colors for message
And Timing (Off between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.)
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General Plan
Your Voice, Our Future General Plan
Maintain neighborly character
Study and update sign regulations
Emphasize identification and direction over advertising
When amending a code, we look to the general plan which instructs us to maintain the unique character of Oro Valley while studying and updating signage regulations.
This code amendment permits all of the same changeable copy sign users the same electronic technology while not increasing the quantity, size or types of signs allowed in the code.
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Topics of Discussion
Equal use of signs
Frequency of message changing
Size of message board
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment at their April meeting. Discussion included topics such as the equal use of electronic message boards, the frequency
of changing messages and the size of the electronic message boards.
The church who requested this code amendment has asked for an increase of the proposed size to allow a message board to be up to 50% of the sign size. Their request was included in
your packets as attachment 8. There is a member of the church here tonight who would like to speak on this issue.
At the end of the Commission meeting in April, the code amendment was recommended for approval as presented.
That concludes my report.
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Fuel Station: 32 square feet overall sign size
Can display name, logo and fuel types
Only gas prices can use the EMB
Theater: 50 square feet
EMB may only display theater listings
Time/Temperature signs
20 square feet for EMB
Time & Temperature Sign
All of these sign types are only allowed in commercial zones:
Gas stations may have a sign that is 32 square feet in overall size and may contain the name and logo of the station along with gas types. But only the gas prices can use an electronic
message board.
(generally a gas station wants their name and types of gas on the sign also)
Theater 50 sq ft for monument but many only use the EMB for movie listings.
Time/Temp 20 sq ft allow.
There is a variety of size types and allowances.
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FY 2018/19
Tentative Budget Adoption
May 16, 2018
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FY 2018/19 Budget Timeline
MARCH 2
Department budget requests due to Finance
JANUARY
One-on-one meetings with Councilmembers to outline budget priorities
Following same timeline as in previous years
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Budget Priority Guidance
Town
Strategic
Plan
Voter-Approved
General Plan
Budget
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Town does an outstanding job – planning
2 important plans are used to guide budget development
General Plan – voter-ratified plan provides longer term direction regarding growth, development and redevelopment of the community
Your Voice, Our Future - Received voter approval in November of last year.
Strategic Plan – Council adopted 2-YR plan that is subset of the General Plan guides town decision-making & priority-setting. Current plan contains 10 focus areas – Most recent adopted
earlier this calendar year to cover this FY and next
Budget – spans 1 fiscal year
Budget on website…also produce another publication, Popular Annual Financial Report, condenses information from our budget and our annual financial statements into an easy to read, 11-
page snapshot of the Town’s financial position – also can be found online.
Changes from Recommended Budget of $143.2M
Capital Outlay and CIP
Remove $300K developer portion for Palisades multi-use path (PAG/RTA Fund)
Add $31,030 in grant revenues and associated capital outlay in the Police Department budget for approved license plate readers (General Fund)
Budget capacity exists in Capital Fund to accommodate $2 million bond-financed portion of Police evidence facility project; no changes necessary
Projected bond-financing: $6M Water Utility Infrastructure; $6M Community Center/Golf; $2M Balance for Police Evidence Facility/Substation = $14M
Operations & Maintenance
Increase Fleet Maintenance O&M budget by $102,675 for fuel (General Fund)
Increase Water Utility Fund O&M budget by $12,800 for fuel
Increase Stormwater Utility Fund O&M budget by $3,250 for fuel
Offset by decreased contingency reserves in these funds
Personnel
Increase Parks & Recreation personnel budget by $40K for lifeguard pay ($25K General Fund; $15K Community Center Fund)
Bring two C.N.A. task force officers back to Patrol, one as detective
Tentative Budget Total = $142,906,231
Back on April 19th, staff presented the TMRB in the amount of $123.2M, and since then, a few adjustments have been made to the budget as outlined on this slide to bring the Tentative
Budget total to $128.6M as presented this evening. It is common for there to be some change between the Manager’s Recommended Budget and the Tentative budget, and the changes presented
this evening are the result of Council discussions at the two previous budget study sessions, impacts from the passage of the State budget and other minor adjustments based on capital
project spending.
Go through changes…
Therefore, the overall Tentative Budget amount is $128,567,505 including all of these adjustments.
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Budget Increase from FY 17/18 to FY 18/19
$128.6M FY 2017/18 Adopted Budget
Grant-funded Stormwater Utility capital project
$2.0M
Increase in capacity for bond-funded capital projects
$1.2M
Increase in grant-funded roadway projects
$4.1M
Increase in projected year-end reserve balances
$6.0M
$142.9M FY 2018/19 Tentative Budget
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FY 18/19 Revenue Sources - $142.9M
This slide depicts the revenue sources and beginning fund balances of all funds included in the budget of $128.6M. Our fund balances make up nearly $43M or 33% of the budget, while sales
taxes comprise 16% at $20.6M, Charges for Svcs at 9% or $11.8M, State Shared revenues at 12% or $15M, Water Sales at 9% or $12.1M and Outside Funding Sources (mainly PAG and RTA funds)
at 12% or $15.8M.
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FY 18/19 Expenditure Categories - $142.9M
This slide depicts the Town’s expenditure categories with the Personnel making up just over a quarter of the budget at $33M, O&M at nearly $27M, Capital at $26.5M, Debt Service at $6.7M
and our Contingency Reserves at $35.5M.
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FY 18/19 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Total CIP projects for FY 18/19 = $31,242,192
The Capital Improvement Program for FY 16/17 is displayed on this slide and totals $24.7M.
You will notice that the largest segment of this budget is captured in the PAG/RTA Fund at $8M, with dedicated funding from these agencies for 3 roadway improvement projects in the budget,
Lambert Lane, La Cholla, and Tangerine.
Water Utility Fund has $2.9M in projects, with a significant portion of this amount attributable to utility work associated with the roadway widening projects.
General Govt CIP Fund has $4M budgeted for various parks & recreation, public safety, vehicles/equipment and other facility improvements.
The full detailed listing of all projects is included in the budget document.
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FY 18/19 General Fund Overview
SOURCES
$38,908,563
USES
$41,984,555
$3.1M planned use of reserves for one-time expenditures and set-aside funding for future years
Ending fund balance of $12.0M = 28.5% of expenditures
This slide is a quick snapshot of the General Fund Budget totaling just over $36M, excluding the fund balance amount. As you can see, we now have a planned use of reserves for one-time
expenditures of about $390K. The estimated ending fund balance is $11.8M or 32% of our expenditure budget, which is well above the Council policy of 25%.
Just a few highlights – on the revenue sources chart – nearly 80% of General Fund revenues come from local sales tax and state shared revenues. Just a reminder – town does not collect
property taxes to fund its operations.
On the Uses Chart – Personnel costs comprise 69% of the budget as is fairly common in local government.
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Final Notes and Next Steps
Tentative Budget adoption sets the maximum spending ceiling
Final Budget cannot exceed Tentative Budget maximum amount
Council has authority to amend budget throughout the fiscal year
Publish Tentative Budget for two consecutive weeks
Final Budget approval and public hearing set for June 6th regular session
Finally, tonight’s adoption of the Tentative Budget sets the maximum spending cap of $128.6M. When we come back on June 7th for adoption of the Final Budget, any potential changes to
the budget cannot cause this cap to be exceeded.
It’s important to note that the Council has the authority to amend the budget throughout the fiscal year.
After the spending cap is set tonight, we will publish the budget for 2 consecutive weeks and plan to hold our 2nd public hearing for the final adoption of the budget on June 7th.
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Questions?
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