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ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
March 5, 2024
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Robert Kellar, Commissioner
Joe Nichols, Commissioner
William Thomas, Commissioner
Sandra Wilson, Commissioner
Philip Zielinski, Commissioner
Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Vice Chair
Anna Clark, Chair
Staff Present:Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Attendees: Melanie Barrett, Town Council Liaison
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Clark led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
The following individuals spoke regarding the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene:
- Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris
- Oro Valley resident Anthony Ferrara
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Liaison Melanie Barrett provided updates on recent and upcoming Town Council agenda items related to
Planning.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to approve the
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Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to approve the
February 6, 2024 meeting minutes.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ARCHITECTURE FOR THE HAMPTON INN
AND SUITES HOTEL LOCATED WITHIN THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE AND NEAR THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORACLE ROAD AND WATER HARVEST DRIVE
Planner Alex Chavez provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location and project background
- Review criteria
- Applicant proposal
- Summary and recommendation
Linda Morales with The Planning Center, representing the applicant, introduced her team and provided
a presentation that included the following:
- Site plan
- Building elevations
- Renderings
- Color palette
- Graded site and existing businesses
Discussion ensued among the Commission, applicant and staff.
Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Joe Nichols to recommend
approval of the proposed architecture for Hampton Inn and Suites based on finding it is in conformance
with the Oro Valley Marketplace Master Architectural Concept Plan, and the Design Principles and
Standards of the Oro Valley Zoning Code.
Vote: 6 - 1 Carried
OPPOSED: Commissioner Sandra Wilson
3.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INITIATE A POSSIBLE ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS IN SECTIONS 22.9, 30 AND OTHER
RELATED SECTIONS
Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided the background and process for initiating a zoning code
amendment, specifically related to code enforcement.
Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.
Motion by Commissioner William Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to initiate
Zoning Code amendments regarding Code Enforcement to enable staff to commence research, analysis
and development of recommendations for future consideration.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Planning Manager Bayer Vella provide an update on agenda items for the next Commission meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to adjourn
the meeting.
Chair Clark ajourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 5th day of March 2024. I
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
___________________________
Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist
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