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ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
December 3, 2024
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 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:Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Attendees: Melanie Barrett, Town Council Liaison
Commissioner Thomas attended the meeting via Zoom.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03 (A)(3) to obtain legal advice
regarding the Oro Valley Church of The Nazarene application for additional height that is scheduled to be heard
on the January 14, 2025 Special Session meeting agenda.
Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to enter into
Executive Session.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Clark called the meeting back to order at 6:49 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Robert Kellar, Commissioner
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Joe Nichols, Commissioner
William Thomas, Commissioner
Sandra Wilson, Commissioner
Philip Zielinski, Commissioner
Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Vice Chair
Anna Clark, Chair
Staff Present:Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
David Laws, Permitting Manager
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Attendees: Melanie Barrett, Town Council Liaison
Commissioner Thomas attended the meeting via Zoom.
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 an update on recent and upcoming Council agenda items, as well as
the tree lighting ceremony and volunteer appreciation dinner.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2024 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to approve
the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes as written.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
2.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TOWN'S 2024 PROGRESS REPORT ON IMPLEMENTING THE
ACTIONS FROM THE YOUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE 10-YEAR PLAN
Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following:
- Your Voice, Our Future (YVOF)
- Importance of the Annual Progress Report
- Comprehensive Plan
- 2024 Progress report
- Projects associated with the 23 actions anticipated for completion
- Outstanding actions
- Transition to OV's Path Forward
- OV's Path Forward Resident Working Groups
- Summary and next steps
3.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TWO ITEMS REGARDING A
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3.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TWO ITEMS REGARDING A
PROPOSED 31-LOT DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF MOORE ROAD AND LA CANADA DRIVE. THE ITEMS INCLUDE:
ITEM A: TYPE 2 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION AMENDMENT FOR THE
EASTERN PORTION OF THE SITE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2 TO MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2401295)
ITEM B: REZONING FROM R1-144 TO R1-36 ON WEST AND R1-20 ON EAST OF SITE
(2302611)
Senior Planner Kyle Packer provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location map
- Applicant's proposal
- Background
- Item A - General Plan Amendment
- Item A - Open Space
- Item B - Rezoning
- Review
- Summary and recommendation
Mr. Paul Oland, with Paradigm Land Design representing the property owner and home builder,
provided a presentation that included the following:
- Insight Homes
- Tentative development plan
- Cross-section views between homes in the existing and proposed homes
- Interiors of Insight Homes
Chair Clark opened the public hearing.
There were no speaker requests.
Chair Clark closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the Commission, Mr. Oland and staff.
Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner William Thomas to
recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential 2 to Medium
Density Residential, based on the finding the request is in conformance with the Your Voice, Our
Future General Plan.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Robert Kellar to recommend
conditional approval of the rezoning from R1-144 to R1-36 and R1-20, subject to the conditions of
approval in Attachment 1, based on the finding the request is in conformance with all applicable General
Plan and Zoning Code requirements.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ARCHITECTURE FOR THE EXTRA SPACE
STORAGE LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ORACLE ROAD AND HARDY ROAD
(2401682)
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Senior Planner Kyle Packer provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location and background
- Applicant proposal - new
- Applicant proposal - existing
- Review criteria
- Summary and recommendation
Mr. Phil Gollon, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Proposed site plan
- Updated existing office elevations
- Proposed building north & south elevations
- Proposed building east & west elevations
- Updated existing office views
- Proposed building - northwest and southwest views
- Building entrances
- Proposed colors & materials
Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to recommend
approval of the proposed architecture for the new and existing Extra Space Self-Storage buildings based
on finding it is in conformance with the Design Principles and Standards of the Oro Valley Zoning Code,
the Extra Space Storage Planned Area Development, and the Oracle Road Scenic Corridor Overlay
District.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
5.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
SCHEDULE
Motion by Commissioner William Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Robert Kellar to approve the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates as presented.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided updates on the upcoming neighborhood meeting, volunteer dinner
and the January Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:38 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 3rd day of December
2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist
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