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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (799)         AGENDA ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION/REGULAR SESSION May 2, 2018 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE                BUDGET STUDY SESSION AT OR AFTER 3:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   BUDGET STUDY SESSION AGENDA   1.FY 2018/19 TOWN MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS   ADJOURNMENT   REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS   COUNCIL REPORTS            Spotlight on Youth   DEPARTMENT REPORTS   The Mayor and Council may consider and/or take action on the items listed below: ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING   INFORMATIONAL ITEMS   CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council Members may ask Town Staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during “Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.   PRESENTATIONS   1.Presentation by Bring the Wall, Inc.   2.Proclamation - Purple Heart Town   3.Proclamation - Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days   4.Proclamation - 2018 YMCA Community Military Ball   5.Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing members of the Youth Advisory Council   6.Presentation of the Historic Preservation Commission's 2018 Historical Expository Writing Contest winners   CONSENT AGENDA (Consideration and/or possible action)   A.Minutes - April 18, 2018   REGULAR AGENDA   1.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED SURGICAL OFFICE, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ORACLE ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF HARDY DRIVE   FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Council may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Council may not discuss, deliberate or take any action on the topics presented pursuant to ARS 38-431.02H)   CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council Members may ask Town Staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during “Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.   ADJOURNMENT     POSTED: 4/25/18 at 5:00 p.m. by pp POSTED: 4/25/18 at 5:00 p.m. by pp When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior to the Council meeting in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Council meeting at 229-4700. INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by the Town Council during the course of their business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the Chair. If you wish to address the Town Council on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a speaker card located on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Town Clerk. Please indicate on the speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during “Call to Audience”, please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. Please step forward to the podium when the Mayor announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested in addressing. 1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident. 2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by Council. Please organize your speech, you will only be allowed to address the Council once regarding the topic being discussed. 3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes. 4. During “Call to Audience” you may address the Council on any issue you wish. 5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present. Thank you for your cooperation.    Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Requested by: Stacey Lemos Submitted By:Stacey Lemos, Finance Department:Finance Information SUBJECT: FY 2018/19 TOWN MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This budget study session will provide the opportunity for various departments to provide the Town Council with an overview of their respective FY 2018/19 recommended budgets. The following topics/departments are scheduled for presentation at this session:  Police1. Water Utility2. Town Administration3. Benefits overview by Town benefits consultant, CBIZ4. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A Attachments No file(s) attached.    Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Presentation by Bring the Wall, Inc. Information Subject Presentation by Bring the Wall, Inc. Summary Attachments No file(s) attached.    Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session 2. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Proclamation - Purple Heart Town Information Subject Proclamation - Purple Heart Town Summary Attachments Proclamation     Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session 3. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Proclamation - Poppy Days Information Subject Proclamation - Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days Summary Attachments Proclamation     Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session 4. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Proclamation - 2018 YMCA Community Military Ball Information Subject Proclamation - 2018 YMCA Community Military Ball Summary Attachments Proclamation     Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session 5. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Certificates of Appreciation - Outgoing YAC Members Information Subject Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing members of the Youth Advisory Council Summary Attachments No file(s) attached.    Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session 6. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Presentation of the Historic Preservation Commission's 2018 Historical Expository Writing Contest winners Information Subject Presentation of the Historic Preservation Commission's 2018 Historical Expository Writing Contest winners Summary Attachments No file(s) attached.    Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session A. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Requested by: Mike Standish Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office Department:Town Clerk's Office Information SUBJECT: Minutes - April 18, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to approve, (approve with the following changes) The April 18, 2018 minutes. Attachments 4-18-18 Draft Minutes  4/18/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Special Session 1 MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR / SPECIAL SESSION April 18, 2018 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT:Satish Hiremath, Mayor Lou Waters, Vice Mayor Joe Hornat, Councilmember Rhonda Piña, Councilmember Bill Rodman, Councilmember Mary Snider, Councilmember Steve Solomon, Councilmember PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Snider recognized Jeremy Nicholson, a Junior at BASIS Oro Valley, for his outstanding dedication to academics, leadership and athletics. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Interim Community & Economic Development Director Bayer Vella encouraged citizens to participate in the Chalk the Block Oro Valley Main Streets event to be held on Saturday, April 28th. 4/18/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Special Session 2 ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS There were no informational items. CALL TO AUDIENCE No comments were received. PRESENTATIONS 1.Proclamation -Week of the Young Child Mayor Hiremath proclaimed April 16 - 22, 2018 as the Week of the Young Child in the Town of Oro Valley. Regional Director of Pima North Regional Heather Friedman accepted the proclamation. 2.Proclamation -National Day of Prayer Mayor Hiremath proclaimed Thursday, May 3, 2018 to be National Day of Prayer. Leeann Bankhead accepted the proclamation. 3.Proclamation - Building Safety Month Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the month of May, 2018 as Building Safety Month. Chuck King, Oro Valley Building Official and Inspection & Compliance Division Manager, accepted the proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Hornat requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Councilmember Piña requested that item (D) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. A.Minutes -April 4, 2018 4/18/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Special Session 3 C.Request for approval of a Final Plat for the Viewpointe II at Vistoso Trails residential subdivision, located on Moore Road approximately 1/4-mile east of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Consent Agenda items (A) and (C). MOTION carried, 7-0. B.Request for approval of a Final Plat for Phase 1 of the Villages at Silverhawke residential subdivision, located near the southeast corner of Tangerine Road and N. 1st Avenue Councilmember Hornat thanked staff for adding a statement to agenda items allowing Council to easily identify previously approved items. MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve the Final Plat for Phase 1 of the Villages at Silverhawke subdivision, based on the finding that it meets Town requirements. MOTION carried, 7-0. D.Consideration and acceptance of the Oro Valley Water Utility Commission Annual Report dated April 2018 Councilmember Piña thanked staff for their efforts in putting the Water Utility Commission Annual Report together and asked the Water Utility Director Peter Abraham to highlight some of the items in the report. Mr. Abraham presented several highlights of the Water Utility Commission's Annual Report. MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by Councilmember Snider to accept the Water Utility Commission Annual Report, dated April 2018. Discussion continued among Council and staff regarding the Oro Valley Water Utility Commission Annual Report. MOTION carried, 7-0. REGULAR AGENDA 1.PRESENTATION OF TOWN MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 4/18/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Special Session 4 Town Manager Mary Jacobs presented item #1 and outlined the following: - Overview - FY 2018/19 Budget Timeline - FY 2018/19 Town Manager's Recommended Budget - Strategic Plan Budget Focus Areas - Economic Conditions and Revenue Projections - Staffing, Compensation and Benefits - Town Operations - Major Capital investments Finance Director Stacey Lemos spoke on the FY 18/19 Recommended Budget and outlined the following: - Financial Overview - Awards and Accolades Ms. Jacobs concluded the FY 18/19 Town Manager's Recommended Budget. 2.PUBLIC HEARING: LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION ELECTION (HOME RULE OPTION) Finance Director Stacey Lemos gave an overview of the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation Election (Home Rule Option) and included the following: - Expenditure Limitation History - What is the State-Imposed Limitation? - Exclusions to the Limitation - Estimated State-Imposed Limitation - How do we compare? - Consequences of State-Imposed Limitation - Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule Option) - Primary Election Key Dates - Questions? Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing. No comments were received. Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing. RECESS REGULAR SESSION Mayor Hiremath recessed the Regular Session at 6:53 p.m. 4/18/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Special Session 5 CONVENE SPECIAL SESSION Mayor Hiremath convened the Special Session at 6:53 p.m. 1.RESOLUTION NO. (R)18-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY PROPOSING AN EXTENSION OF THE ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION (HOME RULE OPTION) MOTION:A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Resolution No. (R)18-16, proposing an extension of the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation. MOTION carried, 7-0. ADJOURN SPECIAL SESSION Mayor Hiremath adjourned the Special Session at 6:54 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION Mayor Hiremath reconvened the Regular Session at 6:54 p.m. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were requested. CALL TO AUDIENCE No comments were received. ADJOURNMENT MOTION:A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. MOTION carried, 7-0. Prepared by: __________________________ Michelle Stine, CMC Deputy Town Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular / special session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona 4/18/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Special Session 6 held on the 18th day of April, 2018. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2018. ___________________________ Michael Standish, CMC Town Clerk    Town Council Budget Study/Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:05/02/2018   Requested by: Bayer Vella  Submitted By:Milini Simms, Community and Economic Development Department:Community and Economic Development Information SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED SURGICAL OFFICE, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ORACLE ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF HARDY DRIVE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider this item on May 1, 2018. Staff will report the Commission's recommendation during the Town Council hearing. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a proposed surgical office in an existing building, located on the east side of Oracle Road, approximately a 1/4 mile south of Hardy Drive (Attachment 1). The subject property is zoned C-1 commercial district, which allows this use subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Key elements of the applicant's request (Attachment 2) include:  Existing building is located within the Shoppes at Oracle Commercial Center. Proposed surgical office will occupy 7,442 square feet space in an existing building zoned C-1. Space has been vacant since the Shoppes at Oracle Commercial Center was built in 2013. Proposed use is compatible and similar to the other commercial uses in the center, which include professional offices and financial services. Proposed site improvements include installing new mechanical equipment, an emergency generator and adding a patient pick-up area near the front entrance of the building. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider this item on May 1, 2018. Staff will report the Commission's recommendation during the Town Council hearing. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: Please see Attachment 3 for land use context, existing site conditions and approvals to date.  DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes a 7,442  square foot surgical office in an existing building, located on the east side of Oracle Road approximately 1/4 mile south of Hardy Drive. The subject property is zoned C-1 commercial district, which allows this use subject to obtaining a CUP. Conditional Use Permit The CUP Review Criteria contained in Section 22.5 provides the primary guidance for evaluating conditional uses. A detailed analysis of each criteria is provided in Attachment 3. Notable elements of each criteria followed by staff analysis is provided below:  (1.a. Damage or nuisance) - An emergency generator will be installed and tested monthly (as required) yet only used in the event of a power outage. The proposed location for the generator is over two hundred (200) feet from the nearest residential home. In addition to the generator, new rooftop mechanical equipment will be installed. The equipment is designed to minimize sound transfer. Both the generator and mechanical equipment will be screened to further reduce noise and visibility to surrounding areas. (1.b. Hazard to persons and property) - The use will require a medical gas storage room for storing oxygen and nitrous oxide tanks. In the event any tanks should leak, the storage room will also be separated by a one(1) hour fire-rated partition and have an automatic air exhaust system. (1.c.Unusual volume of traffic) - The proposed surgical office is only accessible from Oracle Road and will conduct 15-20 cases per day with 10-12 staff members. To improve traffic circulation, the applicant will modify the existing drive aisle in front of the building to include a patient pick-up area. The proposed use will generate a similar volume of traffic as the existing financial service use onsite. Additionally, the character of traffic is typical for a commercial center and will be supported by the existing infrastructure. (2. Compatibility to area) - The proposed use is compatible with the other commercial uses in the center and will not impact the surrounding residential areas (nearest over 200 feet away). (3. Consistent with the General Plan) - The proposed use is compatible with the existing commercial uses in the center and will occupy a vacant space. As such, it is consistent with several guiding principles, goals and policies of the General Plan; specifically regarding economic development and transition of land uses. (4. Adverse impacts to neighbors) - The proposed surgical office will operate during regular business hours and will be located in an existing building. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Summary of Public Notice Notice to the public was provided consistent with Town-adopted noticing procedures, which include the following:  Posting on the property Posting at Town Hall All registered HOA's Posted in newspaper Neighborhood Meeting The applicant was exempt from the neighborhood meeting requirement, based on the following Zoning Code provisions allowing exceptions when:  The project is consistent with similarly situated property The project is not substantially affecting adjacent land use, streetscape, or views FISCAL IMPACT: No real fiscal impact to the Town. SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to APPROVE the request for a conditional use permit for a proposed surgical office finding the request is in conformance with the Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria. OR I MOVE to DENY the request for a conditional use permit for a proposed surgical office, finding the request ________________________________. Attachments ATTACHMENT 1 - LOCATION MAP  ATTACHMENT 2 - APPLICANT'S REQUEST  ATTACHMENT 3 - PZC STAFF REPORT 5.1.18  Oro Valley Surgical Suites Location Map OV1800911 Hardy Drive Yellow star = subject property Camino Greenfield Attachment 1 Casa Del Norte Townhomes Rancho Catalina 29 March 2018 MILINI SIMMS, SENIOR PLANNER TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE ORO VALLEY, AZ. 85737 RE: Oro Valley Surgical Suites – Conditional Use Permit 8500 N. Oracle Rd. Oro Valley, AZ 85704 Dear Ms. Simms: We have received your letter dated March 21, 2018 with comments from the pre-application meeting on Friday, March 16, 2018. Below is a narrative addressing comments from the meeting and additional information about the proposed project: Proposed Tenant: Outpatient (Ambulatory) Surgery Center; the proposed tenant is classified as a business (B) occupancy and will be licensed by the State of Arizona Department of Health Services to provide outpatient surgical procedures to healthy and able-bodied patients. Patients will not stay overnight at the center; any patient needing additional care or recovery time will be transferred to a nearby hospital. The center is approximately 7,442 square feet. Proposed Procedures: Spine-(micro-disc, Lami, ACDFs, possibly TLIFs) Ortho Joints (hips, knees, shoulders) Ortho Sports Medicine- RCR, fractures, ACL repairs, hip scopes, tendon repairs, etc. Hours of Operation: 6am – 6pm, Monday – Friday Operations: The center will employ 10-12 staff and will conduct 15-20 cases per day. The center contracts with local suppliers for services related to medical gas tank replacement, linens, and bio waste pickup. Site Improvements Required: Exterior improvements include modifying an existing drive aisle in front of the building to provide a patient pickup area, a new rooftop unit (RTU) that will be aesthetically screened on all sides, and a new emergency generator behind the building that will be screened by a new masonry wall with stucco and painted steel gates that will match an existing trash enclosure. All exterior improvements have been reviewed and approved by the building owner and future tenant. Factors to considering granting the CUP: i. Damage or nuisance arising from noise, smoke, odor, dust, vibration or illumination. Response: There will be no damages or nuisances arising from the items listed above. Noise from generator and rooftop unit equipment are controlled by screening. The generator is tested monthly (as required) and would only be engaged during a power outage. The generator is located 100+ feet from the nearest property line and is screened by a masonry wall. The new RTU is highly efficiency equipment that reduce noise levels during operations and is designed to minimize sound transfer from equipment to this tenant and adjacent tenants. No excessive noise, smoke, odor, dust, vibration, illumination, etc. is proposed. ii. Hazard to persons and property from possible explosion, contamination, fire or flood. Response: We do not anticipate any of the hazards listed above. The center is located in a building that has an automatic sprinkler system and monitored fire alarm system. It is separated from adjacent tenants by a 1 hour fire-rated partition as required by the building code. Additionally, there is a small, medical gas storage room that will hold oxygen and nitrous oxide tanks; this room is also separated by a 1 hour fire-rated partition and has an automatic air exhaust system should any tanks leak. iii. The characteristics of the use proposed in such use permit are reasonably compatible with the types of uses permitted in the surrounding area. Response: The operations of this outpatient surgery center are absolutely compatible with the surrounding businesses and will function similarly to nearby businesses and retail shops without a negative impact. Based on our experience with outpatient centers of similar size, this project will enhance this area. SurgCenter Development has been developing outpatient surgery centers across the United States for more than 15 years. Each location has been chosen to provide convenient, accessible healthcare services to patients. Granting this Conditional Use Permit will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents. We hope this information provides the necessary information to grant approval for the Conditional Use Permit. If you have any other questions or need additional information, please contact me. Thank you for your assistance and consideration. Sincerely, John Price, AIA Senior Associate p:\surgcenter development\2017.693 scd tucson az\3 construction administration\permit\zoning\let-msimms_29mar18.docx Oro Valley Surgical Suites (shaded) New emergency generator; new CMU walls with stucco and metal gates to match existing building New equipment screen Color: Sagebrush New RTU (rooftop unit), Re: Mechanical & Structural North Oracle Road Existing property line New concrete curb and bituminuous pavement (match existing)+/ - 109' - 6 1/2"Oro Valley Surgical Suites SurgCenter Development29 March 2018 Preliminary Site Plan 1" = 50'-0" 1 Site / Roof Plan NORTH    Planning & Zoning Commission AGENDA ITEM: 0. Meeting Date:05/01/2018   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community Development & Public Works  Submitted By:Milini Simms, Community Development & Public Works Case Number: OV1800911 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED SURGICAL OFFICE, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ORACLE ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF HARDY DRIVE (OV1800911). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a proposed surgical office in an existing building, located on the east side of Oracle Road, approximately a 1/4 mile south of Hardy Drive (Attachment 1). Key elements of the applicant's request (Attachment 2) include:  Proposed surgical office will occupy 7,442 square feet space in an existing building zoned C-1. Space has been vacant since the Shoppes at Oracle were built in 2013. Existing building is located within the Shoppes at Oracle Commercial Center. Proposed use is compatible and similar to the other commercial uses in the center, which include professional offices and financial services. Proposed site improvements include installing new mechanical equipment, an emergency generator and adding a patient pick-up area near the front entrance of the building Staff finds the applicant's request is compatible with the existing commercial uses in the center and will not impact the surrounding residential areas. As such, the applicant's request meets the Conditional Use Permit review criteria and staff recommends approval. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: Land Use Context Land Use Context The subject property has a land use designation of Neighborhood Commercial/ Office and is in a C-1 zoning district. The adjacent properties are as follows:  North- Neighborhood Commercial/ Office; C-1 and R-6 South-High Density Residential; R-6 East- High Density Residential; R-4 West- Low Density Residential; R1-36 Existing Site Conditions:  Vacant space (7,442 sf) within an existing building (31,553 sf) Located within the Shoppes on Oracle Commercial Center Adjacent to similar commercial uses, including professional offices and financial services Two access drives off Oracle Road Approvals to Date:  2001- Approved rezoning from to R1-144 to C-1. 2006- Approved Development Plan for the Shoppes at Oracle 2013- Shoppes at Oracle Rd. buildings completed DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes a 7,442  square foot surgical office in an existing building, located on the east side of Oracle Road approximately 1/4 mile south of Hardy Drive. The subject property is zoned C-1 commercial district, which allows this use subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).     Conditional Use Permit The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Review Criteria contained in Section 22.5 provides the primary guidance for evaluating conditional uses. CUP’s may be granted based on consideration of the following criteria shown in italics, followed by staff commentary:   That the granting of such conditional use permit will not be materially detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare. In arriving at this determination, the factors which shall be considered shall include the following: a. Damage or nuisance arising from noise, smoke, odor, dust, vibration or illumination;  The proposed surgical office does not provide services generating smoke, odor, dust, vibration or illumination. An emergency generator will be installed and tested monthly (as required) yet only used in the event of a power outage. The proposed location of the generator is over two hundred (200) feet from the nearest residential home. In addition to the generator, new rooftop mechanical equipment will be installed. The equipment is designed to minimize sound transfer. Additionally, both the generator and mechanical equipment will be screened to further reduce noise and visibility to surrounding areas.  b. Hazard to persons and property from possible explosion, contamination, fire or flood;   The proposed surgical office will be located in an existing building that already has an automatic sprinkler system and is separated from other tenants by a one (1 ) hour fire-rated partition. The use will require a medical gas storage room for storing oxygen and nitrous oxide tanks. In the event any tanks should leak, the storage room will also be separated by a one(1) hour fire-rated partition and have an automatic air exhaust system. c. Unusual volume or character of traffic.  The proposed surgical office is only accessible from Oracle Road, which is a major arterial. The office will conduct 15-20 cases per day and have 10-12 staff members. In addition to staff and customer traffic, providers will also be delivering medical supplies picking up bio-waste. To improve circulation, the applicant will modify the existing drive aisle in front of the building to include a patient pick-up area. This modification will maintain the existing internal circulation while reducing any potential traffic issues related to the proposed use.   The proposed use will generate a similar volume of traffic as the existing financial service use onsite. Additionally ,traffic for the proposed use is not out of character for a commercial center and will be supported by the existing infrastructure. 2. That the characteristics of the use proposed in such use permit are reasonably compatible with types of uses permitted in the surrounding area.   The proposed surgical office will be located in an existing building that is part of the Shoppes on Oracle Road Commercial Center. The proposed use is compatible and similar to the existing commercial uses in the center, which include professional offices and financial services. The nearest home is located southwest of the property and roughly 240 feet away. The existing townhomes located east of the property are more than 300 feet away and separated from the property by Oracle Road. As such, the proposed use is compatible to the other commercial uses in the center and will not impact the surrounding residential uses. 3. That the proposed use is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan.  The subject property is consistent with the designated General Plan Land Use, Neighborhood Commercial/Office. This land use designation represents commercial and office areas with good access to major roadways.   The proposed use is compatible with the existing commercial uses in the center and will occupy a vacant space. As such, it is consistent with the following guiding principles, goals and policies:  Increase commercial services and employment opportunities (guiding principle). Long-term financial and economic stability and sustainability (Goal A). A robust local economy and job market that provide opportunities for quality employment, build on Oro Valley's assets and encourage high-quality growth  (Goal B). Effective transitions between differing land uses and intensities in the community (Goal X). 4. That the hours of operation of the proposed use will not adversely impact neighboring properties.  The proposed surgical office will operate during regular business hours (6 AM- 6 PM). Any patients requiring extended, overnight care will be transferred to nearby facilities. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Summary of Public Notice Notice to the public was provided consistent with Town-adopted noticing procedures, which include the following:  Posting on the property Posting at Town Hall All registered HOA's Posted in newspaper Neighborhood Meeting The applicant was exempt from the neighborhood meeting requirement, based on the following Zoning Code provisions allowing exceptions when:  The project is consistent with similarly situated property The project is not substantially affecting adjacent land use, streetscape, or views FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed surgical office will occupy a vacant commercial space in an existing building. This occupancy will increase sales tax revenue for the Town of Oro Valley. SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of a conditional use permit for a proposed surgical office finding the request is in conformance with the Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria. OR I move to RECOMMEND DENIAL of a conditional use permit for a proposed surgical office, finding the request ________________________________. Attachments ATTACHMENT 1- LOCATION MAP  ATTACHMENT 2 - APPLICANT'S REQUEST