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ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
April 2, 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
Sandra Wilson, Commissioner
Philip Zielinski, Commissioner
Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Vice Chair
Anna Clark, Chair
Absent: William Thomas, Commissioner
Staff Present:Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
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
There were no speaker requests.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Liaison Melanie Barrett provided updates on recent and upcoming Town Council meetings related to
Planning agenda items, as well as upcoming events for the Town's 50th anniversary celebration.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 5, 2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Philip Zielinski, seconded by Commissioner Robert Kellar to approve the
March 5, 2024 meeting minutes.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
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2.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION REGARDING THREE ITEMS RELATED TO THE EXPANSION OF
AN EXISTING SELF-STORAGE AND ACCESSORY VEHICLE STORAGE USE, AND A PATH TO
COMPLIANCE FOR A LEGAL NON-CONFORMING USE SOUTHEAST OF ORACLE ROAD AND
HARDY ROAD. THE ITEMS INCLUDE:
ITEM A: TYPE 2 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AMENDING THE LAND USE MAP
DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL/OFFICE TO
COMMUNITY/REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (2300543)
ITEM B: REZONING FROM C-1 AND C-2 ZONING TO PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT
(2300553)
ITEM C: ALTERNATIVE PARKING COMPLIANCE PLAN
Senior Planner Kyle Packer provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location
- History
- Item A: Type II General Plan Amendment
- Item B: Rezone to Planned Area Development (PAD)
- Item B: Proposed Site Plan
- Item B: Proposed Site Plan - Oracle Road Scenic Corridor Overlay
- Item C: Alternative Parking Compliance
- Public Participation
- General Plan Conformance Analysis
- Summary
Tom Galvin of the Rose Law Group, introduced Chris Leon of Kimley Horn and Clint Kleppe of Extra
Space Storage. Mr. Galvin then provided a presentation that included the following:
- Aerial Exhibit
- Existing conditions
- Zoning map
- Conceptual site plan
- Project details
- Project details - PAD deviations
- Landscape plan
- Preserving views - shown looking south from Hardy Road
- Architecture (looking east from Oracle Road, and south from Hardy Road)
- Alternative parking compliance request
- Public participation
- Changes to site plan after neighborhood meetings
- Context & setbacks
- Screening and wall
- Final comments
Chair Clark opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 2:
- OV resident Eric Suhm
- OV business owner Tara Mulski
Chair Clark closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the Commission, staff and the applicant.
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PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided updates on the next Commission meeting and agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Sandra Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Robert Kellar to adjourn the
meeting.
Chair Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:03 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 2nd day of April 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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