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AGENDA
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
September 9, 2024
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DR.
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any
issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission
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 Commission 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Review and approval of the May 6, 2024 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S EFFORT TO CREATE THE NEXT
10-YEAR ACTION PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD.
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE 2022 AND 2023 HISTORIC
PRESERVATION ANNUAL REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY OVTC § 6-10-5(F)(16)
3.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THE WILLIAM H ADLER
HISTORIC EXPOSITORY WRITING CONTEST FOR LOCAL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS
4.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ANNUAL CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
5.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CANCEL THE OCTOBER 7 MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: 08/30/2024 at 5:00 p.m. by dt
POSTED: 08/30/2024 at 5:00 p.m. by dt
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior
to the Commission meeting in the Town Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.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 Commission 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 Commission 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 Commission on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card located on the Agenda table at the
back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary. Please indicate on the blue 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 Chair 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 the Commission. Please organize your speech, you will only be allowed to
address the Commission once regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During “Call to Audience”, you may address the Commission 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.
“Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In
accordance with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town
Code, a majority of the Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the
above referenced meeting as a member of the audience only.”
Historic Preservation Commission 8. 1.
Meeting Date:09/09/2024
Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
Review and approval of the May 6, 2024 Meeting Minutes
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 changes) the May 6, 2024 meeting minutes.
Attachments
2024 05 06 HPC Draft Minutes
DRAFT
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
May 6, 2024
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DR.
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Richard Nielsen, Commissioner
Michael Paul, Vice Chair
Auvie Lee, Chair
Absent: Patricia Brown, Commissioner
Staff Present:Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Matthew Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director
MaryAnne Tolmie, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Devon Sloan, Oro Valley Historical Society
Michel R Graff, Homeowner 132 E Suffolk
HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Devon Sloan handed out the attachments to the commissioners to review at their leisure. She added
that the collection committee will be using the Pusch house this summer for research and meetings.
The Memorial bench honoring Henry Zipf was installed today, with a commemoration ceremony in the
future. The Society, Town Staff, and an archaeologist are in the beginning stages of talking about
Steam Pump Ranch, with the focus being on how buildings were built without blueprints. Check their
website for additional videos and oral histories. A pomegranate tree was planted. The Society had a
successful Arizona Gives campaign and thanked those who contributed. Postcards of 3rd graders'
artwork will be for sale in the gift shop. Many docents participated in April's 50th Anniversary parade and
celebration. She concluded that Jim Williams, author of "Oro Valley the First 50 Years", will be speaking
on May 8, 13, and 20, reservations are required and books will be for sale. She invited the commission
to their board meetings on the fourth Thursday of every month at 2 p.m.
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Jankowski reported that March and April were very busy.
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Mr. Jankowski reported that March and April were very busy.
Completion of two new shade structures at the Community and Recreation Center tennis and
pickleball courts.
Spring break camps were held at the Community and Recreation Center and Steam Pump Ranch.
50th Anniversary festivities included:
A parade on April 6th which included over 90 community entries.
A day-long Celebrate Oro Valley event on April 13th at JDK Park which concluded with a
fantastic band and fireworks.
A community tree planting event was held on April 27th where 67 trees were planted in
four different parks.
Thank you to the community and all the support in celebrating Oro Valley turning 50.
The Vistoso Trails Master Plan document was presented to the Town Council. Staff was directed
to proceed with a focus on redevelopment of the former pond area, which will be converted back
to natural Sonoran Desert, and revegetation efforts throughout the property to address remaining
Bermuda grass and invasive weeds.
Staff is currently preparing for the upcoming summer season, as most of our camps are at
capacity. The Community Center camp filled nine weeks’ worth of 125 campers per week in less
than 36 hours. We have a big summer ahead of us and staff is excited to welcome kids back to
our programs.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Solomon was absent.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Lee opened Call to Audience
No one wished to speak
Chair Lee closed Call to Audience
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Review and approval of the February 5, and March 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Richard Nielsen to approve the February 5 and
March 4, 2024, Meeting Minutes.
Vote: 3 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.WELCOME NEW MEMBER
Patricia Brown was absent.
2.PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF HISTORICAL
LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 132 E SUFFOLK DRIVE
Mr. Jankowski offered a brief history of the Historical Landmark Designation, eligibility for this
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Mr. Jankowski offered a brief history of the Historical Landmark Designation, eligibility for this
designation was established in early 2021 by Town staff with the collaboration of two interns from the
University of Arizona. This submission would be the second. The first application, submitted by Carel J.
Bull of 101 W. Suffolk Drive, underwent a public hearing in April 2021. It received the Commission's
approval, and the plaque was presented during the October 2021 meeting. He then went on to brief the
commission about the property at 132 E Suffolk Drive.
The property at 132 E. Suffolk Drive has been brought forth by Michel Graff and Susan Jaap. The
building of this Lusk Corporation Design/Build residence commenced in January 1959. Any
improvements or work completed after the property's original construction has been suitably
documented and has kept the exterior of the building consistent with its original physical attributes. All
necessary supporting documentation have been included with this application. The Planning and Zoning
Department has examined this application to ensure its accuracy.
Chair Lee opened the public hearing.
Linda Snow, and Oro Valley resident and neighbor of Mr. Graff spoke highly of his accomplishments in
preparing the property for submittal and was in favor of the designation.
Mr. Graff indicated this is his second home. The first renovation took five years and was in California.
He moved to Oro Valley two years ago, remodeled the Suffolk Drive home to prepare it for application
for designation. It is his hope that the neighborhood will one day be on the national register.
Chair Lee closed the public hearing.
Vice Chair Paul commended the homeowners. Commissioner Nielsen inquired if it was like the first
designated home. Both homes were built by Lusk, but it has a different model footprint.
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Vice Chair Michael Paul to approve the historic landmark
designation of the property located at 132 E. Suffolk Drive.
Vote: 3 - 0 Carried
3.PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE ORO
VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
Chair Lee commented that on February 5, the Commission approved the plan's grammatical and
content revisions. The staff updated photographs, removed appendices, and replaced them with a
resources page including links to additional documents, including those previously found in the
appendices. He requested discussion, and there was none.
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Richard Nielsen to approve changes to the Oro
Valley Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan.
Vote: 3 - 0 Carried
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SELECT A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEMBER TO DRAFT A REPORT ON 2023 COMMISSION ACTIVITIES FOR SUBMISSION TO THE
TOWN COUNCIL AND THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE AS PROVIDED IN OVTC §
6-10-5(F)(16)
Chair Lee reported that as part of a Certified Local Government, the Commission must write and
approve an Annual Report of the Historic Preservation Commission each year as part of the National
requirements of Historic Preservation Commissions. The report includes last year's minutes,
applications from newly appointed Commissioners, current Oaths of Office, and activities narrative. Vice
Chair Paul offered that the 2022 he submitted had not been approved. After some discussion, noting
that the 2022 report had not been approved, Mr. Jankowski offered that the unapproved report would be
brought to the same meeting as the 2023 report and could be reviewed at the same time.
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Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Commissioner Richard Nielsen to assign the annual report to
Chair Lee, and he will present the report at the next regular meeting.
Vote: 3 - 0 Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Auvie Lee, seconded by Vice Chair Michael Paul to adjourn at 5:27 p.m.
Vote: 3 - 0 Carried
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 Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 6th day of May 2024.
___________________________
MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist
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Historic Preservation Commission 1.
Meeting Date:09/09/2024
Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development
Submitted By:Milini Simms, Community and Economic Development
SUBJECT:
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S EFFORT TO CREATE THE NEXT 10-YEAR ACTION PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH
FORWARD.
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for information and discusion purposes only.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The process to create the resident-driven, 10-year action plan was launched in October 2023. The first phase of this 3-year effort, focused on inviting residents to
participate, providing information about the plan, and most importantly listening to their ideas, perspectives and expectations for OV's future.
Over 8,900+ contributions were made through the BIG Community Survey, online discussions and at events. This not only exemplifies the commitment and care
residents have for Oro Valley but also provides significant direction to create a plan that represents the community. Resident responses form the building blocks for the
plan. The surest path to ensure the plan will be ratified by the voters and remain relevant over a 10-year time frame is making sure it stays true to the direction from
residents provided over the past 9 months.
How the 10-year plan affects the Historic Preservation Commission:
The 10-year action plan includes a vision, principles, goals, policies and actions that will guide town decisions. The plan produces real results to meet the
community's vision. Examples from previous plans include the 1% for public art program and the ongoing preservation of Steam Pump Ranch.
The first step in creating the plan is building the draft vision and guiding principles. Both provide a high-level view of residents' values, aspirations and priorities for
OV's future. More specifically, the guiding principles set the foundation for resident working groups to forge goals, policies, and actions to turn the community's vision
into a reality. Therefore, it is highly important the draft vision and guiding principles stay true to what residents said because they not only create the
framework for the 10-year plan but set things in motion.
Your voice is needed
Calling all residents to help make sure the draft vision and guiding principles reflect what most residents have said over the past 9 months. Do the draft vision
and guiding principles reflect what most residents said or are there better phrases to capture resident voices? Take the Wordsmith Challenge to share your
thoughts. Click HERE.
Join a resident working group. All board and commission members are asked to join the resident working group most relevant to their area of focus. The
"Community" resident working group will discuss art, culture, and history. More information about working groups and a sign-up is available HERE.
This item is being presented for information and discussion purposes only.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Since October, residents have shared their ideas and perspectives on OV's future through surveys, at booths setup in front of their favorite restaurants and shops,
and online. The 8,900+ responses received through these three primary tools are summarized in the "Phase 1, Let's Talk" report (click HERE).
In addition to the three primary engagement tools, responses from a statistically representative housing phone survey and data from the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan are also referenced in the report. Both provide more focused direction from residents on these topics. Two factors should be considered when interpreting the
results:
The phone surveys (BIG Community Survey and Housing) are the only tools that are statistically representative of all adults in OV. This means a 50% response
can be accurately projected to 19,442 adult residents. Event and online comments provide important context the survey could not capture.
Low percentages are directly correlated with open-ended questions that have a broader range of responses. Low percentages should not be misconstrued as
unimportant or a low priority. This makes similar responses that rise above others more notable.
ALL the feedback from residents is significant and will be used to create the 10-year plan. Using the statistically representative phone survey as a guide, event,
and online comments were categorized to find trends. Most of the comments received at events and online were consistent with the responses to the phone
survey.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
DRAFT VISION STATEMENT
The draft vision statement aims to capture the core values and aspirations for OV's future shared by residents through surveys, online discussions, and at events. The
draft vision statement, along with the guiding principles, set the framework for the 10-year action plan.
DRAFT GUIDING PRINCIPLES
In addition to the draft vision statement, there are 13 guiding principles capturing the residents' priorities for an array of topics. This includes public safety, water,
development, parks, housing, and more. Goals, policies and actions to address the priorities expressed in the guiding principles will be forged by resident working
groups in "Phase 2: Let's Think", which kicks-off in January.
An example of a guiding principle that is relevant to the Historic Preservation Commission is below and all 13 are available HERE.
YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED
TAKE THE WORDSMITH CHALLENGE!
All residents are invited to help build the draft vision and principles by taking the wordsmith challenge, available now on
www.OVPathForward.com. Resident voices are needed to help make sure these foundational elements of the plan
reflect what most residents said. There is also an opportunity to suggest improvements to better capture resident voices.
The challenge will run through September 30. Responses that stay true to residents may be incorporated into the draft
vision and guiding principles that will be presented to Town Council in December for potential endorsement. This will
wrap up Phase 1 of this 3-year effort.
JOIN A RESIDENT WORKING GROUP
Building the vision and guiding principles is just the first step in creating the 10-year action plan. "Phase 2: Let's Think" will begin in January with resident working
groups. Five resident working groups will help forge goals, policies, and actions to turn the community's vision into a reality. The resident working groups are depicted
in the image below. Please note, the community group will discuss topics like parks, recreation, art, culture, and safety.
Resident working groups will meet online with some in-person opportunities. Board and commission members are asked to sign up and attend the working group
most applicable to their board (e.g., community for Historic Preservation Commission). Learn more about resident working groups and sign up HERE.
In summary, a significant amount of direction was provided by residents to help create the next 10-year action plan. The draft vision and guiding principles are the first
step to creating a plan. They set the framework for resident working groups to use the feedback gathered over the past 9 months to forge goals, policies and actions
next year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable
SUGGESTED MOTION:
This item is for presentation and discussion only.
Attachments
Staff Presentation
Building OV’s Path Forward:
The community’s next 10-year action plan
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➢Extensive engagement conducted
between October and July
➢Thank you! Over 8,900 contributions
providing significant direction from
residents about OV’s future
➢Resident direction create the
foundational building blocks of the plan
➢Phase 1: Draft vision and guiding principles
➢Phase 2: Goals, policies and actions
We are here
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Vision Statement
Guiding Principles
Goals
Policies
Actions
Big
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Details
Resident feedback provides the
building blocks for each part of the plan:
Phase 2:
Resident
Working
Groups
Phase 1:
Extensive
Resident
Engagement
Oro Valley is a community that
provides all residents with more
services, amenities, and
opportunities for high-quality living.
The Town meets the community’s
expectations through strategic and
intentional improvements.
The Town maintains its unique
character by prioritizing public safety,
natural beauty, scenic views,
outdoor living, and a strong sense of
community.
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85%OV should be known as a
low crime community.
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OV should be known for its
desert and mountain views.
OV should be known as an
outdoor/rec community.
Value OV’s strong sense of
community.
OV should be more
self-sufficent.
DRAFT VISION:
➢Join OVPathForward.com to share your
thoughts about the vision statement:
➢I don’t have any suggestions to rephrase. The
vision statement reflects what most residents
value about OV
OR
➢It can be improved. I would like to offer other
phrases to capture what most residents said
they value in OV
➢September 1 - 30
➢All submissions will be entered into a
raffle for an OV Path Forward swag bag
➢Join OVPathForward.com to share your thoughts about the guiding principles
➢September 1 – 30
➢Reflect resident priorities for:
➢Community
➢Housing
➢Growth and development
➢Economic development
➢Traffic and mobility
➢Parks, Recreation, Trails
➢Safety
➢Water
➢Climate and Sustainability
➢Environment and views
➢Town Finances and Services
➢Sets the foundation to forge goals, policies and actions
Guiding Principles
➢Continue building the plan!
➢Working groups will forge the goals, policies
and actions to meet the vision and guiding
principles
➢January – May 2025
➢Mostly online with some in-person
➢Must be an OV resident (full or part-time)
➢Able to commit 4-6 hours a month
➢Sign-up now on OVPathForward.com
➢Community Academy
➢Highly encouraged but not a requirement for
working groups
➢Learn about working group topics
➢Register by 9/27: www.orovalleyaz.gov
➢Now: Take the Wordsmith Challenge and sign up for a
resident working group
➢October: More focused conversations and
information through Community Academy
➢November/December: Present the community’s
draft vision and guiding principles to the Planning and
Zoning Commission and Town Council
➢January 2025: Kick-off Phase 2 – Let’s Think
➢Resident working groups will start in January
Take the Wordsmith Challenge!
September 1 – 30 online
Join on OVPathForward.com
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Historic Preservation Commission 2.
Meeting Date:09/09/2024
Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE 2022 AND 2023 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ANNUAL REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY OVTC § 6-10-5(F)(16)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Commissioner Lee will present the Annual Reports for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve (approve with changes) the calendar year 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports of the Historic
Preservation Commission and instruct staff to proceed with submitting reports as appropriate.
Attachments
2022 HPC Annual Report
2023 HPC Annual Report
Historic Preservation Commission 3.
Meeting Date:09/09/2024
Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THE WILLIAM H ADLER HISTORIC
EXPOSITORY WRITING CONTEST FOR LOCAL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Chair Lee will lead this discussion.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
The Commission will decide on the motion, as appropriate.
Attachments
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Historic Preservation Commission 4.
Meeting Date:09/09/2024
Submitted By:MaryAnne Tolmie, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ANNUAL CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Chair Lee will lead this discussion. The intent will be to discuss the plan and what the needs of the HPC will be
later in the year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLAN
Oro Valley Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan: Developing and Sustaining a
Community Sense of Place
Revised 2024
Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission
Auvie Lee, Chair
Michael Paul, Vice Chair
Patricia Brown
Richard Nielsen
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Oro Valley Town Council
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice‐Mayor
Tim Bohen
Harry Greene
Joyce Jones‐Ivey
Josh Nicolson
Steve Solomon
Revised 2015
Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission
Ellen Guyer, Chair
Marilyn Lane, Vice Chair
Dan Huff
Dean Strandskov
Jenni Sunshine
Eric Thomae
Connie Trail
Oro Valley Town Council
Satish I. Hiremath, D.D.S, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns
William Garner
Joe Hornat
Mary Snider
Mike Zinkin
Revised 2014
Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission
Ellen Guyer, Chair
Dean Strandskov, Vice Chair
Ed Hannon
Marilyn Lane
Eric Thomae
Connie Trail
Oro Valley Town Council
Satish I. Hiremath, D.D.S, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns
William Garner
Joe Hornat
Mary Snider
Mike Zinkin
Originally Prepared in 2011
WSA Technical Report No. 2011‐18
by John C. Ravesloot, Ph.D., Scott O’Mack, M.A., and Patricia Spoerl, Ph.D. Submitted by John C.
Ravesloot, Ph.D. Principal Investigator
Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission
Daniel Zwiener, Chair
Lois Nagy, Vice Chair
Barbara Campbell
Ellen Guyer
Ed Hannon
Sam McClung, Ph.D.
Valerie Pullara
Oro Valley Town Council
Satish I. Hiremath, D.D.S, Mayor
Mary Snider, Vice Mayor
Bill Garner
Barry Gillaspie
Joe Hornat
Steve Solomon
Lou Waters
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 4
A GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PLANNING ............. 4
1. Public Participation and Heritage Education ........................................................................................ 5
2. Historic Steam Pump Ranch ................................................................................................................. 6
3. Historic Neighborhoods ........................................................................................................................ 6
4. Town History Records and Reports ...................................................................................................... 7
5. Undeveloped Areas of the Town .......................................................................................................... 8
6. Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve ......................................................................................... 9
CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................................. 9
RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................................. 10
INTRODUCTION
Among the most important aspects of historic preservation
today is ensuring that it is relevant to a community and will
attract visitors—to learn about special places of the past, and
to contribute to the overall economic sustainability of a
community. Oro Valley holds unique and authentic cultural
resources that can make places of the past come alive. In
collaboration with partners, the Town can develop an
exceptional cultural heritage program. This is a plan for
preserving the special historic places of Oro Valley, and for
maintaining an awareness and appreciation of its heritage
within the community. This plan is a statement of the community’s goals for its historic
properties and programs and provides guidance to reach those goals.
This plan provides a guide for moving forward in developing and maintaining historic properties
and programs. Six components are identified, each of which contains suggested action items.
The components are public participation and heritage education; Historic Steam Pump Ranch;
historic neighborhoods, Town history and records, undeveloped areas of the Town, and Honey
Bee Village Archaeological Preserve. This plan emphasizes the importance of having educational
preservation programs, operating efficiently, and taking advantage of diverse funding and
volunteer opportunities.
A preservation plan is most effective when it is integrated with related local and regional plans
and policies. This plan is flexible in bringing together citizens, interest groups, and local
government to collaborate in preserving their shared heritage. The key to successful
implementation is having informed policymakers who integrate Oro Valley’s cultural heritage
into its social and economic development.
A GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: ORO VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION
PLANNING
The context for implementing this cultural heritage program plan includes six
major components. It also incorporates the goals of the Arizona State Historic
Preservation Plan1. Residential neighborhood surveys and future preservation
incentives are included below because they apply directly to residents. As with
all plans, this one should be seen as a flexible document that can be updated
as warranted based on recommendations and involvement of the Historic
Preservation Commission, Town staff, Town Council, and citizens.
The six components are public participation and heritage education; historic Steam Pump
Ranch; historic neighborhoods; Town history and records; undeveloped areas of the Town; and
Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve. General responsibilities are identified below and
include Town staff (including the Parks & Recreation Department, Development and
Infrastructure Services, Communications Department, and the Town Manager’s staff), Historic
Preservation Commission (a five‐member volunteer advisory commission)2, and volunteers
(individuals and organizations). These responsibilities may shift among staff and volunteers
depending upon a specific program or project and are intended here only to provide general
guidelines for implementation.
The Historic Preservation Commission should review this plan annually. Based on this
review, the Commission may make recommendations to Town staff and will coordinate this plan
with the annual Historic Preservation Commission work plan. Town staff can review the plan
and the Commission’s recommendations and provide a summary to the Town Council.
Many of the following components can be implemented in phases within the overall context of
the Town’s cultural heritage program3. Most are designed to require minimal expenditure of
funds and maximum potential for partnerships.
1. Public Participation and Heritage Education
Ongoing preservation education among a wide
variety of audiences is essential to a successful
historic preservation program and can be
integrated and implemented, in most cases, with
limited funds, into the Town’s existing programs
and facilities4,5. Literature describing the Town’s
cultural resources in the form of a brochure6 has
been designed and distributed to inform Oro
Valley residents of the Town’s inventory and to
encourage public participation in preservation. Information has also been made available on
the Town’s website7, which should be continuously updated. Current public outreach includes
the annual William H. Adler Historic Expository writing contest8 for local fourth‐grade students
and a booth at the Town’s annual festival. Additional outreach should also be considered and
could include a lecture series, classroom curricula, special events, and the submission of stories
in various publications. On‐site tours of Steam Pump Ranch are currently available and plan to
continue. Adding a special collections section of the Town’s historical documents, records, and
reports at the Pima County Public Library – Oro Valley Branch could also be considered9.
The Historic Preservation Commission should work diligently to establish and foster
relationships with the Oro Valley Historical Society10, consultants, educators, and other historic
preservation organizations throughout southern Arizona to implement strategies to increase
public participation and heritage education.
2. Historic Steam Pump Ranch
The Historic Steam Pump Ranch11 is an important part of
the Town’s heritage. It is recognized nationally through a
listing in the National Register of Historic Places12; it is
recognized locally in that Pima County voters approved
expenditure Resolution 04‐3813, May 5, 2004, of $5 million
for its acquisition for historic preservation and public use.
Successful development of the Ranch is dependent on the
citizens of Oro Valley becoming aware of and supporting
the vital role the site can play in the community with an emphasis on local involvement and
public access. The property provides an excellent locale for developing a “sense of place” for
Oro Valley and holds economic viability as an educational facility, special event venue, and
heritage park. Documents about the preservation and maintenance of the property include the
Intergovernmental Agreement Resolutions with Pima County 04‐114 (2004)13 and the Library
District (2004‐LD‐2)13 and the IGA between Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for
Implementation of the 2004 Bond Issue Project for the Steam Pump Ranch Acquisition
Resolution 06‐8714 (2006), Deed of Preservation Easement between the Town of Oro Valley and
Pima County Resolution 08‐2615 (2008), the original Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan Resolution
08‐4016 (2008), and current iteration17 (2015); Circulation and Programming Update Resolution
15‐5318(2015). Of primary concern in the future is the protection of the historic core (as noted in
the Master Plan) at the ranch. Town staff will coordinate with the Historic Preservation
Commission to ensure that the integrity of the historic core is always preserved in accordance
with state and national guidelines. Town staff should review the Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan
periodically to ensure that it reflects current planning.
3. Historic Neighborhoods
The Town of Oro Valley was incorporated
in 1974. The first subdivision was platted
in 1930. Construction of residential
neighborhoods generally did not occur
until the late 1950s.
Nineteen subdivisions were platted before 1974. (Actual development is not always associated
with the plat date). Subdivisions that have reached or will be reaching the 50‐year‐old threshold
for consideration as historically significant are identified in Rock Art, Ranch, and Residence:
Cultural Resources in the Town of Oro
Valley and Its Planning Area19. Individual
buildings with possible historical
significance are also noted. The Oro Valley
Article 6‐10 Historic Preservation Code20
outlines the process for local landmarks
and neighborhood district designations.
A. The Historic Preservation Commission
will concentrate some of its educational
outreach on the Town’s historic
neighborhoods. These neighborhoods
include, but are not limited to, Oro
Valley Estates, Suffolk Hills, Campo Bello,
and Shadow Mountain Estates.
B. The Historic Preservation Commission and Town staff will participate in outreach to highlight
historic districts, neighborhoods, and individual properties and explain the process/benefits of
designation. The Commission and Town, including the Planning Division,21 will encourage Oro
Valley residents to contact them regarding properties they may own or have knowledge of
that need to be preserved.
C. The Historic Preservation Commission (and other interested community members) will
pursue an inventory of neighborhood historic districts or structures as identified in Rock Art,
Ranch, and Residence. “Windshield surveys” could be a first step in identifying such districts or
structures.
Town staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, volunteers, and consultants (as
appropriate) should consider developing tours of historic neighborhoods/areas of the
Town to focus attention on community heritage. An example would be walking tours of
James D. Kriegh Park, Canyon Del Oro High School, or Catalina Shadows development and
their role in establishing the Town of Oro Valley. The Town will consider financial
incentives related to historic preservation, heritage tourism22, and education as part of
the annual budget process. Linking tourism and preservation can do more for local
economies, tourism, and preservation than promoting them separately. Heritage
tourism saves and preserves your heritage. Share it with visitors and reap the economic
benefits.
4. Town History Records and Reports
A Town’s archives contain primary source documents that have
accumulated over time and are kept showing the function of the
Town. Archives are records that have been naturally and
necessarily generated as a product of regular legal, commercial,
administrative, or social activities. Archives provide a basis for
the proper understanding of the past that is important to inform
as the Town develops. Archives are a special resource for dealing
with the social memory of the Town. The Oro Valley Historic
Preservation Commission encourages the development and
maintenance of a Town archive.
The original Town Historian, Marjorie Kriegh, maintained records of the Town’s incorporation
from 1974 through 1977. These records reflect the fight for annexation and Oro Valley’s
ultimate success. Available documented history is stored with the Town Clerk23. The Historic
Preservation Commission, with the assistance of Town staff, should prepare an annual Town
report on accomplishments for the prior year to be included in the proposed Town archive. This
report should also serve as the required annual report to the Arizona State Historic Preservation
Office to maintain certified local government24 status. The Historic Preservation Commission
should be directly involved with the Town’s annual cultural resources inventory update.
The Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance25 states that the Historic Preservation
Commission shall maintain a list of known significant cultural resources for consideration in
planning current and future development. The Town was to develop this list, based on the
Cultural Resources Inventory in the Rock Art, Ranch, and Residence, and the OV Zoning Code,
Section 21.9, Paragraph B.426. The Historic Preservation Commission recommends the Town
create and publish a list of its cultural resources.
5. Undeveloped Areas of the Town
The Town’s Environmentally Sensitive
Lands Ordinance applies to cultural
resources in undeveloped areas and to all
developments that require a rezoning,
preliminary plat, development plan, or amendment to these items. It provides for the
conservation of significant cultural resources in concert with other sensitive resources. Some
areas available for development contain known archaeological sites as identified in Rock Art,
Ranch, and Residence. The ordinance provides a sound basis for the identification, evaluation,
and treatment of known sites as well as ones that may be discovered in the future. Using the
standard cultural review process, Town of Oro Valley staff should review existing cultural
resources data compiled in the Cultural Resources Inventory report to provide a preliminary
knowledge base when stipulations are proposed for future developments. The Town will
review cultural resources and information obtained during the process of future site
development within Town boundaries to determine the potential for public interpretation and
education. The Town will also consider the value of prehistoric and historic resources in
potential annexations. The Historic Preservation Commission may review cultural resources
reports and may provide information and recommendations to Town staff.
6. Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve
The 13‐acre Honey Bee Village Archeological
Preserve27 was donated to Pima County in
2008 and transferred to the Town on
January 4, 2012. The Preserve was part of
the 2004 Pima County Bond. The main area
of this Hohokam site is to be preserved for
public use. The Tohono O’odham Nation
and Oro Valley funded the construction of a
protective wall around the Preserve. The
area remains inaccessible and unused for
walking, education, and observation of past
cultural traditions.
A. In cooperation with Pima County, the Town will maintain a regular inspection
program of the Preserve by Arizona Site Stewards.
B. The Historic Preservation Commission will monitor ongoing Honey Bee Village
Archeological Preserve developments.
C. Future actions at the Preserve will include
ongoing site clean‐up by the appropriate
responsible
entities.
CONCLUSION
Partnerships will continue to be a key element in maintaining the property and providing public
access. As noted in the introduction, Oro Valley holds unique and authentic cultural resources
that make places of the past come alive. This Guide for Implementation sets the stage to make
Oro Valley’s history “come alive”.
RESOURCES
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1 Arizona State Historic Preservation Plan
2 Five Member Commission Ordinance 24‐05
3 Town’s Cultural Heritage Plan
4 Town’s Existing Programs and Facilities 1
5 Town’s Existing Programs and Facilities 2
6 Cultural and Historic Resources Brochure
7 Town's Website
8 William H. Adler Historical Writing Contest
9 Pima County Public Library – Oro Valley Branch
10 Oro Valley Historical Society
11 Historic Steam Pump Ranch
12 National Register of Historic Places
13 Pima County Voter Approved Expenditure Resolution 04‐38
14 Steam Pump Ranch Acquisition Resolution 06‐87
15 Deed of Preservation Easement Resolution 08‐26
16 Master Plan Resolution 08‐40
17 Current Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan (2015)
18 Circulation and Programming Update Resolution 15‐53
19 Rock Art Ranch and Residence
20 Article 6‐10 Historic Preservation Code
21 Planning Division
22 Tourism Itineraries Oro Valley
23 Town Clerk – Oro Valley
24 Certified Local Governments
25 Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance
26 Oro Valley Zoning Code
27 Honey Bee Village Archeological Preserve