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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1919)Stine, Michelle From: Standish, Michael Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:22 AM To: Stine, Michelle Subject: FW: OVCN Building Height Request From: Steve Snyder Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:29 AM To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: OVCN Building Height Request WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Mayor and Council, Regarding the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) building height request to be discussed and voted on at this week's Town Council session, my wife and I would like to express our strong support for this request. Our family has lived and worked in Oro Valley since 2008, and we have attended OVCN since 2021. Over the past four years, we have witnessed the church's remarkable growth, and it is clear that the current facilities no longer meet the needs of the congregation. Since the church first began planning new facilities several years ago, OVCN has actively listened to community concerns and made numerous modifications to its development plans. Initial proposals included outdoor football fields with 60-foot lights, a large indoor gymnasium, and an outdoor amphitheater. After receiving feedback, the plans were revised significantly, now focusing on a new sanctuary with additional parking —all within the property's current zoning regulations. OVCN has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and compromise to make the church's vision compatible with the neighborhood. The sole decision before you this week is simply the height of the sanctuary. OVCN is requesting a 40- foot-tall building, positioned between the existing 29-foot sanctuary and the 60-foot CDO High School Fine Arts building. Some concerns have been raised about blocked views, but that argument just doesn't hold water. If you are standing on Calle Loma Linda looking east towards the Santa Catalina mountains, the new building would not exceed the height of the CDO facility and would largely obscure only that existing structure, not impacting views of the mountains. I've watched countless hours of Neighborhood Meetings, Planning and Zoning Meetings, and Call to Audience related to the OVCN proposals, and it's quite evident that the neighbors are opposed to any development on that property. It seems that the Planning & Zoning Commission buckled under pressure from the neighbors at the January 14th meeting, unanimously voting down the height request with zero discussion or explanation. However, the request before you is a straightforward height consideration, and we urge you to evaluate it based on its own merits. We respectfully ask that you approve the height request and allow OVCN to move forward with a project that will benefit both its congregation and the broader Oro Valley community. One final point: I support the proposal to prohibit parking along Calle Loma Linda between Calle Concordia and Linda Vista. Parking along the right-of-way has understandably created challenges for nearby residents, and I believe this restriction would be a reasonable solution to address some of their concerns. Thankyou, Steve & Elizabeth Snyder Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:12 AM To: Spaeth, Michael; Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: rejection of OVCN height appeal FYI Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:55 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: rejection of OVCN height appeal WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Mr. Mayor and Council, My name is Doug Dalby and I am a resident of Oro Valley. I would like to strongly encourage the Council to NOT approve the building height request appeal that has been submitted by OVCN since the P/Z Commission as already rejected the building height request at the January 14th P and Z meeting. Location, as has been stated multiple times over the last 5 years, matters and dovetails with compatibility. The proposed facility is not compatible with the rural residential neighborhood for a multitude of reason which have also been stated over the past years. The building height request is just one aspect of the total project that will impact the neighborhood and the town. I support the P/Z Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you will not reverse their decision. Thank you, Doug Dalby Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9A3 AM To: Spaeth, Michael; Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: OVCN rezone FYI Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Scott Berman Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:35 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: OVCN rezone WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. As a resident of CatLe Concordia, I'd like to express the feelings of my household against any rezoning requested by the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarean. The church has effectively been in a battle for years, against the community within which they "live" to expand their campus with buildings that encroach upon the lives of the surrounding residents, growth in traffic that encroaches upon the lives of the neighborhood and the fauna and flora. Bottom line, their approach has been completely contrary to their own vision: At OVCN, we believe church isn't just a place to go —it's a community that meets you right where you are. ENGAGE - We meet people where they are, no matter their story or background, by investing in real relationships and inviting them into the hope of Jesus through baptism and church membership. EQUIP - We equip passionate followers of Jesus through worship, small groups, and authentic community. Together, we grow in faith, encourage one another, and follow the discipleship model Jesus gave us. EMPOWER - We empower followers to impact the world through local and global missions. Whether in our neighborhood or across the globe, we share the love of Jesus by meeting both spiritual and practical needs. At OVCN, you belong. Let's make an impact together! Their actions are not consistent with meeting the needs of their community. Here is a sampling of what they have been doing in their own neighborhood: Photos of a known church member destroying a C/BV Group pink sign -Audio from a sermon... "Are we going to know that victory is ours and we're taking it all" "I think I've told you before, I want to cause some problems" -Professional sound recordings with excessive decibel readings -Parking violations on Calle Concordia during events 2 years of false claims of an agreement with Amphi School District for a bridge to their parking lot for overflow parking. Amphi confirmed no agreement, i.e. THE CHURCH LIED! -Founding member promised a greenbelt of separation — did not happen -No meaningful dialogue with neighbors i.e. "This is what we are going to do" -Letters to neighbors with misspelled names (repeatedly) Sending more letters saying "you did not respond" when in fact several of the C/BV Group had attended said previous meeting in the office at OWN -Multiple instances of vandalism, theft, trespassing and destruction of property with police reports filed So at the end of the day, we all know that this expansion and the relationship of the church with for - profit organizations like Fellowship of Christian Athletes is not at all about values, but about economic growth. As such, we implore you to not approve any rezoning of the property or other plans for expansion. Their interaction with their own community in the Calle Concordia/Buena Vista corridor is completely contrary to their Christian values. We support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision The Berman Family Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:44 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael; Spaeth, Michael Subject: FW: Opposition to OVCN Expansion FYI Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Trindy Le Forge Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 5:41 AM To: Town Council <Council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Opposition to OVCN Expansion WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Good morning, My name is Trindy Le Forge and my husband and I have lived in Oro Valley for 29 years. We are writing today to express our opposition to any expansion of the OVCN at the corner of Callle Concordia and Catte Buena Vista. We support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. The Town Council has an opportunity to preserve this historic area of Oro Valley and we are asking that you reject any and all expansion of the OVCN. Thank you for your time and consideration. Charles &Trindy LeForge i Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:45 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael; Spaeth, Michael Subject: FW: OVCN height request FYI Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Lane: 520-229-4714 From: Nicole King Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 5:03 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz,gov> Subject: OVCN height request WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Hello- My husband and I live on CaRe Concordia. We want to express our opinion on the church's height request. We support the Planning and Zoning Commission's rejection of their height request. We hope that you do not reverse their decision. We love our neighborhood; we purposely purchased our home in this neighborhood. Please do not reverse their decision; it was the right decision to make for our neighborhood. Thankyou- Nicole King t Stine, Michelle From: Ijglauvitz Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:54 PM To: Town Council Subject: Please say no to the OVCN rezoning WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Oro Valley Town Council, My husband and i strongly encourage you to vote NO to the OVCN rezoning request. "We support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision". Sincerely, Lisa & Ken Olson Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Stine, Michelle From: M Belford Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 3:53 PM To: Town Council Subject: No to OVCN WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Please continue to listen the neighbors and residence of Oro Valley. The Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene is in a location that's not compatible for the number of people they want going in and out. It's a safety issue. The roads are being damaged by it. Also when they expand the parking lot, increasing the hard surface, the flooding issues will increase for residences on the south and Southwest side. Please prevent further damage to this area on Calla Concordia and Buena Vista. Thank you, Mary Belford Stine, Michelle From: John Peard Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 3:29 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Thanks for reading this a mail. Please please do not approve the request to expand the church. I have lived in Show Mountain Estates for 37 years in perfect bliss. We have enjoyed the peaceful setting of the neighborhood. I do not want this to be spoiled. Thanks so much for your help and support. John Peard. Sent from my iPhone Stine, Michelle From: Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 106 PM To: Town Council Subject: Planning and Zoning decision OVCN WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Good day to you, Please, just a moment here if you would. I had (recently retired) been a state Licensed commercial and residential contractor in our state of Arizona for decades. I'm aware of various jurisdictions Development Services center and their Planning and Zoning departments. This department is there to make the right decisions for construction and such. Oro Valley's Planning and Zoning commission recently unanimously voted to REJECT the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene's ask request for a building height increase. I'm sure you would not at this point change/overturn what that body of government is qualified to do. It makes no sense for you to do so. This church claims to be such a good member of the Oro Valley community, yet they have been causing pain and problems for a one of a kind southern Arizona residential neighborhood for years. We hope this church does not intimidate our precious town and that you do not over turn the Planning and Zonings correct decision. Thank you kindly for your time and support in this matter David & Kelly Rishor Oro Valley residents of 25 years Stine, Michelle From: )ennifer Jacobson Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 3:04 PM To: Town Council Subject: Letter to oppose OVCN height request Attachments: Linda VistaBuena VistaCalle Concordia height variance 2025.docx WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Mayor Winfield and Councilmembers, We support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. Please see our letter attached. In gratitude for your service, Jennifer and Doug Jacobson Stine, Michelle From: Diane Dalby Sent: Monday, February 17, 2O25 2:57 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. My husband and I are very happy with the Planning and zoning's rejection of OVCN's height request. The Church does not believe they need to play by the same rules the rest of us follow. Several neighbors have been denied height requests. Mules were intact before they started this journey. This is NOT the neighborhood for their plans. Diane Dalby Calle Buena Vista Sent from my iPhone �� Stine, Michelle From: DeFrancesco, Phil Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 2:56 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN height request WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Hello, I am writing to let you know that I support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. Thank you, Phil DeFrancesco Stine, Michelle From: elizabeth packard Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 2:49 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN activities WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Sent from my iPhone To the members of the Oro Valley town council: I do not live in the neighborhood of the OV Church of the Nazarene but my daughter, her husband and two young children live on Calle Concordia near the cross street of Buena Vista and I'm aware of the concerns of those in that neighborhood. When I visit my family on Sundays the traffic is very heavy and the parking on Calle Concordia and Buena Vista is dense. One expects to have those situations near a large church on a Sunday, but the proposal to build a high capacity gym which would be used at times other than Sunday is a burden of traffic, parking, intrusive sound and lighting mounted on large poles is a burden that neighborhood should not have to contend with. Residents purchased their homes in that rural area, many with horse properties and a country ambiance knowing that churches will have services on Sunday but were not expecting the sort of development that the OVCN has proposed. As a frequent visitor to that neighborhood and as a resident of Oro Valley I would like to know that the OV town council will support the neighborhood's concerns and that we in other neighborhoods would also be protected from the incursions of a business, a church or other organization that might plan to expand leading to similar serious concerns. A number of my neighbors in OV also signed the petition as they could relate to the concerns of the neighbors of OVCN and would expect that the town council would support their desire to protect their homes and property also. I support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse that decision. Elizabeth Packard Stine, Michelle From: Kevin O'Neil Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 2:39 PM To: Town Council Cc: Aussie Falcon Subject: Upholding the Planning & Zoning Commission's Decision on OVCN Height Request WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Members of the Oro Valley Town Council, I am writing to strongly urge you to uphold the unanimous decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission in rejecting the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene's (OVCN) height request. We support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. This appeal is just the latest in a long string of attempts by OVCN to sneakily circumvent zoning regulations and force through an expansion that the community has repeatedly pushed back against. Over the years, the church has used myriad tactics to steadily increase its footprint, frustrating retired homeowners who have invested their life savings in their properties and moved here expecting stability, not a never-ending battle against an institution that refuses to respect its surroundings. Their persistence in pursuing outsized development has also wasted the time and bandwidth of the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Town Council, forcing them to repeatedly address the same core issue: the church's unwillingness to work within the established rules that apply to everyone else. Adding insult to injury, Pastor Coulter has actively fostered division by referring to concerned neighbors as "enemies" in his sermons. It is both disturbing and deeply inappropriate for a religious leader to demonize residents who simply want to protect their homes, quality of life, and community standards. Labeling people as adversaries for advocating fair zoning regulations contradicts the very principles of goodwill and respect that OVCN claims to uphold. The unanimous 7-0 vote by the Planning & Zoning Commission was a clear message: this proposal is not in the best interest of Oro Valley residents. The Town Council now has an opportunity to reinforce that message by rejecting OVCN's appeal. Doing so will demonstrate a commitment to transparency, responsible development, and the protection of residents from an organization that has shown little regard for the very community it claims to serve. Thank you for your time and consideration. I trust you will stand with the residents of Oro Valley in preserving the integrity of our neighborhoods. Sincerely, Kevin & Stephanie O'Neil Stine, Michelle From: Emily DeFrancesco Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 2:35 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN height request WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Hello, I am writing to let you know that we support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. We have lived in this neighborhood for the past 24 years & have already seen a change in the fabric of this residential neighborhood since OVCN began to expand. I have dire concerns when the pastor calls the neighborhood "the enemy". There has been vandalism of signs and other acts of un-neighborliness that is being condoned by OVCN. The amount of traffic is phenomenal and the complete lack of regard for the neighborhood by parishoners is astounding. An example of my concerns is the intersection of Calle Concordia & Buena Vista. It's already a bit tricky because the roads are offset, but the combination of OVCN parishioner traffic plus CDO traffic is a recipe for disaster. The freshly minted drivers from CDO do not need additional traffic at that intersection. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the church expansion, do not hesitate to contact me. Take ca re, Emilv DeFrancesco Stine, Michelle From: Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 1;49 PM To: Barrett, Melanie Cc: Wilkins, Jeff; Sidles, Tobin; Town Council Subject: Re: 4/5 Story Buildings WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Ms Barrett... Memory can sometime be very fickle and probably should not be used when formulating items to be voted upon by any elected body. Be that as it may, I did not question the accuracy of the percentage, I asked for the source of the information you quoted. Once again what was the source of your information? Thank your Don Cox On Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:57:52 AM MST, Barrett, Melanie <mbarrett@orovalleyaz.gov> wrote: Thank you. I was speaking from memory, and I should have said 86% This doesn't change the substance, but I appreciate your follow up. Regards, Melanie Barrett Vice Mayor Town of Oro Valley m barrettCc�o rova I ley az. g ov 11000 N. La Canada Dr. Oro Valley, Arizona 85737 From: Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2025 7:12:39 AM To: Barrett, Melanie <mbarrett@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: 4/5 Story Buildings WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Ms. Barrett... I recently sent the following to ASK ORO VALLEY. Surprisingly, the response was to contact you directly. So here it is: During a recent OV Town Council Meeting, VM Melanie Barrett put forth a motion suggesting new building heights in Oro Valley to be limited to no more than three stories. The motion carried unanimously. As justification for this drastic action she stated that within the recent data collected in preparation for the 2026 Oro Valley General Plan respondents had, "remarkable. consensus"--- 87% Barrett said , that four and five story buildings "were not appropriate for Oro Valley". I have spent a great deal of time digging through the information available to the public regarding the construct 2026 General Plan and I can find no such data or inquiry that that would even generate such data. In a housing survey 14% of residents did say they did not think 4-5 story rental apartments were "very acceptable" or acceptable". I did find a statement that 82% of respondents said "maintaining views" was a top priority. In the on- line events there were only 6 comments specifically referencing building heights. In the OV Path Forward Survey there were no questions regarding 4/5 story buildings. Would you please share with me your source of information for stating that 87% of the 8900 stated that "four and five story buildings were not appropriate for Oro Valley." Thank you. Don Cox Stine, Michelle From: Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 1:24 PM To: Town Council Subject: Church of the Nazarene WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefutly. Report phishing. Dear Council, PLEASE continue to reject the height variance as requested by the church. Building heights detract from the beauty of our greenery and the Catalinas. Also there will be more heat buildup on the walls which we don't need. Thank you, Sheila Lepley Stine, Michelle From: Nancy Beaufait Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 1:00 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN height variance WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. We support the Planning and Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height variance request and hope you do not reverse their decision. Nancy and Richard Beaufait Stine, Michelle From: Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 10:39 AM To: Town Council Subject: OVC request to build 75,000 square foot building with height request WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Please deny this latest attempt of the Oro Valley Church of th Nazarene to increase the height of their 75,000 foot building they are planning to build in our neighborhood .The churches property is next to my property and is adjacent to my home site on the north and East boundaries.of myfive acre home site. My peace of mind and quality of life will definitely be affected by this huge and undesirable building they plan to build right next door to me. The value of my property will be largely affected and so will my peace of mind I cannot fathom the church growing to four thousand attendees each Sunday from the 2,000 they claim are attending the church now. When the church first applied for a zoning change on the ten acres they had to build a neighborhood churchin tje mid 1970.s , the church leaders promised to keep the buildings within the parameters of the neighbor hood building code and be an unobtrusive entity in the quiet , rural setting that the neighbors enjoyed. They have now become a Mega Church and I guess want to have the dubious recognition of becoming the largest Nazarene Church in the world. The traffic is so bad on Sunday mornings that I find that I am house bound during church comings and goings. My question is why do yothe church want to have four thousand people attend here in this neihborhoo instead of finding and area that would be suitable for and another Nazarene church Why have everyone come to this one former Neighborhood church that is an upheaval to so many neighbors in th area. Trafic ,noise, dust etc. will all be contended with by our neighbors. Who knows what e they have p;planned for weekdays and evenings.? Respectfullly Ann Young Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:06 AM To: Spaeth, Michael; Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Support P8tZ Commission decision Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro VaEcy Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:59 AM To: Town Council <Council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Support P&Z Commission decision WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. I am writing to express my support for the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission to reject the height variation request from the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene. I have lived in this Oro Valley neighborhood for 8 years, right around the corner from the church. An important part of what drew me to this neighborhood was the open vista to the mountains resulting from having only single -floor houses. Allowing the church to build higher would violate that character, to say nothing problems from increased traffic and parking. I urge you to to accept the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Thank you for your consideration. Stephen Dyer Stine, Michelle From: Standish, Michael Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:57 AM To: Stine, Michelle Subject: FW: February 19 Town Council meeting From: Vella, Bayer <bvella@orovalleyaz.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:38 AM To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: FW: February 19 Town Council meeting fyi From: JOANNE MICHAELSEN Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 12:26 PM To: Town Council <council2orovalieyaz.gov>; Winfield, Joe <Winfield@orovalleyaz.gov>; Barrett, Melanie <mbarrett@orovalleyaz.gov>; Vella, Bayer <bvella@orova„Ileyaz.gov>; Robb, Elizabeth <erobb@orovalleyaz.gov>; Jones - Ivey, Joyce <jjones iveV@orovalleyaz.gov>; joshnicolson@orovalleyaz.gov; Greene, Harry <hgreene@orovalleyaz.gov>; Murphy, Mary <mmurphy@orovalleVaz.gov> Subject: February 19 Town Council meeting WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett & Oro Valley Town Council Members, My husband Jerry and myself would like the opportunity to address again the issue of height variance request by OVCN. We are unable to attend the meeting in person but find it very important to stress our opposition to you during this appeal period that has been submitted by OVCN. Of course all of our neighbors involved in this request by OVCN over the many years have been under extreme duress with the uncertainty of this and after receiving the P & Z denial of OVCN request, we have felt some sense that this request as well as the many other requests by the OVCN may finally come to an end. But with the appeal by OVCN it is crucial for us in our community surrounding OVCN to express our many concerns with saving our neighborhood. The impact on our neighborhood if P&Z's decision is reversed by the Town Council would be devastating to our lives as we know them to be now. We are already at traffic capacity on our roads coming into the Calle Buena Vista and Calle Concordia intersection. Turning off of either of these two roads is very difficult for drivers at heavy driving times. This intersection was designed over 55+ years ago. We are at max traffic capacity at the round a bout during busy day driving times. This round a bout is the location of many fender benders on a regular basis. And if you take all the roads used to access entrance to OVCN, every neighborhood has to endure heavy car traffic. La Canada onto Calle Concordia. Two lane 35 mile per hour rural neighborhood road. Oracle traffic light at Calle Concordia. Magee at Northern and the neighborhood that runs along Northern. Also just a two lane road. 45 mile per hour road with very often higher speeds due to the lack of police presence. Hardy road to round a bout, both ways heavy traffic continuously. Increasing the variance so that OVCN can add another 1500+ people to enter our neighborhood with three separate service times on Sunday is so overwhelming to the safety and planned burden our streets were meant to handle. Not only would it increase traffic on Sunday it would open the opportunity for any day of the week to see increased numbers of vehicle traffic. Beyond the traffic coming in we would incur unforeseen watershed issues that would occur in any of our properties that have washes running thru them due to the oversized buildings that are proposed. When it rains on those large roof structures during heavy rain periods, that water runs right to Shadow Mountain estates and Campo Bello. It would be devastating to us to incur that kind of watershed. Even with a plan proposed by the applicant during construction it could be disastrous to us. Our neighborhood of Campo Bello is horse property land, please consider the safety of our property owners and the horses. Pedestrians of course along with our children and pets have to be at the top of the list for safety concerns with any additional increase traffic burden that would most definitely occur if approved. Lastly, lets address the OVPath Forward survey and the voice of the people that took the time to answer what is important to the citizens living in our community. Citizens clearly stated they do not want blocking of our mountain views. Citizens do not want more increased traffic or traffic lights. Citizens do not want unsafe roads due to heavy traffic. Reversing the decision on the height variance request would go against what you as the Town of Oro Valley asked your citizens. Please deny request. Jerry and Joanne Michaelsen Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:13 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Spaeth, Michael; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Height Variance Request Concerns Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Vallev Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Devin Smith Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:11 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Height Variance Request Concerns WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. February 18, 2028 Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett, and the Members of the Oro Valley Town Council, I would like to first take a moment to express my gratitude for the time and energy you have devoted to listening to the concerns of the residents regarding the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) height variance request and all of the prior requests that have been submitted by OVCN. As a resident of this community for over 30 years, spanning multiple generations of my family, I stand in strong opposition to this request and respectfully urge you to uphold the unanimous rejection of the proposal by the Oro Valley Planning & Zoning Commission. My family, along with many others in this neighborhood, have deep roots in the community. We have Lived here for decades, finding peace in its natural beauty, historical significance, and the sense of belonging it offers. This neighborhood is not just a place to live —it is a sanctuary that has enriched our lives and those of countless others who have called it home. Many residents hope to remain here for years to come, preserving the integrity and character of the area that makes it so special. While we recognize and respect the need for growth in Oro Valley, we firmly believe that the request for a height variance represents a turning point that could irreparably harm the neighborhood we cherish. This variance is not just a matter of height; it is part of a broader, more concerning plan for the church's expansion. it is a request that masks the true intentions of an ongoing, unreasonable growth agenda that will alter the very fabric of our community. The proposed height increase, which the church has indicated will facilitate an increase in sanctuary capacity, is far more than a simple architectural change. It is directly tied to an inevitable rise in the number of people, traffic, noise, and most concerning of all, safety risks. As a parent, I am deeply invested in ensuring that our neighborhood remains safe for all residents, and I cannot, in good conscience, support a decision that may compromise the safety of our children, families, and elders. The potential increase in traffic and congestion will significantly exacerbate these risks, making the area Less secure for everyone. Granting this variance would set a precedent for further growth and changes that cannot be undone. OVCN has made it clear that they have plans for continued expansion. Each step of this process will only bring more disruption and strain to the community, and we will be left with consequences that cannot be reversed. Our neighborhood would no longer resemble the peaceful, welcoming place that we have worked so hard to preserve for generations. I urge you to consider the long-term impact that approving this request would have on the safety and quality of life for all of us. We ask that you protect the integrity of this special place that we call home and safeguard the well-being of the families who have lived here for so long. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration of our concerns. I trust that you will make a decision that reflects the values of our community and upholds the best interests of all Oro Valley residents. Sincerely, Devin Smith Stine, Michelle From: Timothy Fagan Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:18 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN REQUESTS WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Council, As more than 30 year residents of Oro Valley at we were attracted by the R144 zoning; no more than 1 house/3.3 acres; farms and ranches; horses, cattle, sheep and goats. OVCN has proposed multiple actions in violation of that zoning. Their current proposal is to markedly violate the building height limit. "We support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision". Sincerely, Timothy Fagan and Mary Topmitler Stine, Michelle From: Anne Britt Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:16 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. I live on Calle Buena Vista and I have followed the developing plans for the church. The area where the hur h is located is surrounded by suburban ranch properties and others which are over one acre. The church has grown substantially over the years. Originally a neighborhood church, it is now so big that any additions to the property will be so big and affect those homes in the neighborhood causing increased traffic and obstructing views of the mountains if the 40 foot building is permitted. The pastor has been portraying the neighbors who are objecting to their plans as "the enemy" and that we are going against God's will. These statements do not seem very Christian. Please carefully consider what these plans will do to our neighborhood. 3,000 is the projected membership for the church if this project is approved. Sincerely, Anne Britt Sent from my iPad Stine, Michelle From: A Leigh Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:12 PM To: Town Council Subject: Support for Planning & Zoning Commission's Decision on OVCN Height Request WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Mayor Winfield and Oro Valley Town Councit Members, I am writing as a homeowner on Hardy Road to express my strong support for the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request, and I urge you not to reverse their decision during tomorrow's meeting. Since moving here three and a half years ago, I have personally witnessed the increase in traffic on our street and the fatal accidents on Hardy/Oracle, with many drivers ignoring both the roundabout etiquette and the speed limit. The situation has become so concerning that we can no longer safely walk our dog on our own street. The existing infrastructure is already struggling to support the current traffic (which overflows to Hardy), and allowing OVCN to expand would only make matters worse. I find it deeply troubling that OVCN has never reached out to their neighbors —including those of us on Hardy —to discuss their plans or address our genuine concerns. Since moving here, I have attended every neighborhood and town hall meeting, yet OVCN has made no effort to engage with the community. Instead, they have sent emails to their congregation, calling those of us who oppose their expansion "evil." Additionally, they have appeared at town council meetings visibly annoyed with neighbors, treating our valid concerns with an air of entitlement rather than respect.This is not the behavior of a good neighbor, and their disregard for community input should not be rewarded. We are aware that OVCN has threatened to sue the town if this request is denied. I ask that you not allow this intimidation to influence your decision. A lawsuit should not take precedence over the well- being and safety of Oro Valley residents. Please stand with your constituents by upholding the Planning & Zoning Commission's decision. This expansion is not appropriate for our small community. Thank you foryour time and consideration. Audra Leigh + Scott Iverson and the rest of Hardy Road Stine, Michelle From: Luke Adams Sent: Tuesday, February 18, Z0Z5 12:02 PM To: Town Council Subject: Please continue to reject the OVCN request. WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. "We support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision". Enough is enough. It's time for the neighborhood to get back to normal and stop worrying about what scheme OVCN is doing next. Thank you Luke Adams Stine, Michelle From: Megan Biebelhausen Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:34 AM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN Initiative WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Hello - I support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. Gratefully - Megan Bitlings Stine, Michelle From: Karen Riker Harned Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:26 AM To: Town Council Subject: Ovcn height request WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Oro Valley Town Council, I , Karen Riker Harned , have lived at since 1979 when height limits were closer to 16 feet to protect the wonderful views. I support the Planning and Zoning Commission's Rejection of the Ovcn height request! I ask you to please honor that rejection and do the same! Thank you so much for your hard work ! Sincerely, Karen Riker Harned Sent from my iPhone Stine, Michelle From: Claudia D Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:31 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN Petition for Height Variance WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Esteemed Council members, Once again, I am passionately writing to you regarding the OVCN petition to open the door to the creation of their Large facility with all the attendant side effects in the middle of our peaceful residential neighborhoods. Rather than reiterated my prior list of said side effects, I will be brief this time. I remain strongly opposed to the plan to build the church's "sanctuary"/sports facility behind their current site. I don't believe I mentioned this before, but during the first night after I saw the plans, I actually had a nightmare about it and what it felt like for the folks living adjacent to the site —and I am not one to have nightmares. Talk about disregarding "Love thy neighbor as thyself"! I was greatly relieved and proud of the P&Z committee's unanimous rejection of the OVCN segmented request regarding the height variance. I support their decision and request that you do not reverse that decision. The importance of this stance cannot be understated. Thank you for your consideration of my and my neighbors' position. Respectfully submitted, Claudia Dill Stine, Michelle From: Vicky Tarris Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:32 PM To: Claudia D Cc: Town Council Subject: Re: OVCN Petition for Height Variance WARNIhEc:',: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Very welt said. On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM Claudia D Esteemed Council members, wrote: Once again, I am passionately writing to you regarding the OVCN petition to open the door to the creation of their large facility with all the attendant side effects in the middle of our peaceful residential neighborhoods. Rather than reiterated my prior list of said side effects, I wit[ be brief this time. remain strongly opposed to the plan to build the church's "sanctuary"/sports facility behind their current site. I don't believe I mentioned this before, but during the first night after I saw the plans, I actualty had a nightmare about it and what it felt like for the folks living adjacent to the site ... and I am not one to have nightmares. Talk about disregarding "Love thy neighbor as thyself'! was greatly relieved and proud of the P&Z committee's unanimous rejection of the OVCN segmented request regarding the height variance. ! support their decision and request that you do not reverse that decision. The importance of this stance cannot be understated. Thank you for your consideration of my and my neighbors' position. Respectfully submitted, Claudia Dill 1 Stine, Michelle From: Claudia D Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:31 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN Petition for Height Variance WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Esteemed Council members, Once again, I am passionately writing to you regarding the OVCN petition to open the door to the creation of their large facility with all the attendant side effects in the middle of our peaceful residential neighborhoods. Rather than reiterated my prior list of said side effects, I will be brief this time. I remain strongly opposed to the plan to build the church's "sanctuary"/sports facility behind their current site. I don't believe I mentioned this before, but during the first night after I saw the plans, I actually had a nightmare about it and what it felt like for the folks living adjacent to the site ... and I am not one to have nightmares. Talk about disregarding "Love thy neighbor as thyself"! I was greatly relieved and proud of the P&Z committee's unanimous rejection of the OVCN segmented request regarding the height variance. i support their decision and request that you do not reverse that decision. The importance of this stance cannot be understated. Thank you for your consideration of my and my neighbors' position. Respectfully submitted, Claudia Dill Stine, Michelle From: Jeffrey W Urban Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:58 PM To: Town Council Subject: Expressing my opposition to the OVNC initiative. WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phis hing. Dear Council, I live in Shadow mountain subdivision and I oppose the OVNC initiative. With CDO highschool the park and the aquatic center, people drive through the neighborhood, so they can get down to Hardy Rd from the north. This adds traffic to our neighborhood each week. OVNC will add to our neighborhood though traffic, if there initiative passes, we'll now have traffic going through the neighborhood, on weekend! Sincerely, Jeff Urban Stine, Michelle From: Emily Schaefer Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:58 PM To: Town Council Subject: Opposition to OVCN expansion WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Good afternoon, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the expansion of OVCN. As neighbors just down the street on Calle Buena Vista, I believe the following to be main issues with the expansion: -traffic flow -noise -impacts to wildlife As I'm sure you are aware, the neighborhood does not seem equipped to handle the volume of vehicles for an expansion. As it is, we often have heavy traffic during school and church events. The stop sign at the intersection of Calle Concordia & Calle Buena Vista is not sufficient for an increase in traffic. Cars also do not always abide by the speed limit on Calle Buena Vista. Thus, this puts safety concerns at the forefront of the opposition. Please consider these issues, as well as the others our neighbors have expressed. Thank you for your time, Emily Schaefer i Stine, Michelle From: katherine worden Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:05 PM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN WARI,IH,,A=F: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Mayor Winfield and Council Members: As close neighbors of OVCN, we would be negatively impacted if the church were to be granted the height variance ask. By voting against this variance, council would not be standing in the way of religious exercise, merely asking them to design a building more in keeping with a residential neighborhood. We support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. Stine, Michelle From: Standish, Michael Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:57 AM To: Stine, Michelle Subject: FW: February 19 Town Council meeting From: Vella, Bayer <bvella@orovalleyaz.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:38 AM To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: FW: February 19 Town Council meeting fyi From: JOANNE MICHAELSEN Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 12:26 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Winfield, Joe <jinfield@orovalleyaz.gov>; Barrett, Melanie <mbarrett orovalle az. ov>; Vella, Bayer <bvella@orovalleyaz.gov>; Robb, Elizabeth <erobb@orovalleyaz.gov>; Jones - Ivey, Joyce <iiones-ivey@y orovalieyaz.gov>; joshnicolson@orovalleyaz.gov; Greene, Harry <hgreene@orovalleyaz.gov>; Murphy, Mary <mmurphy@oroyallevaz.gov> Subject: February 19 Town Council meeting WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett & Oro Valley Town Council Members, My husband Jerry and myself would like the opportunity to address again the issue of height variance request by OVCN. We are unable to attend the meeting in person but find it very important to stress our opposition to you during this appeal period that has been submitted by OVCN. Of course all of our neighbors involved in this request by OVCN over the many years have been under extreme duress with the uncertainty of this and after receiving the P & Z denial of OVCN request, we have felt some sense that this request as well as the many other requests by the OVCN may finally come to an end. But with the appeal by OVCN it is crucial for us in our community surrounding OVCN to express our many concerns with saving our neighborhood. The impact on our neighborhood if P&Z's decision is reversed by the Town Council would be devastating to our lives as we know them to be now. We are already at traffic capacity on our roads coming into the Calle Buena Vista and Calle Concordia intersection. Turning off of either of these two roads is very difficult for drivers at heavy driving times. This intersection was designed over 55+ years ago. We are at max traffic capacity at the round a bout during busy day driving times. This round a bout is the location of many fender benders on a regular basis. And if you take all the roads used to access entrance to OVCN, every neighborhood has to endure heavy car traffic. La Canada onto Calle Concordia. Two lane 35 mile per hour rural neighborhood road. Oracle traffic light at Calle Concordia. Magee at Northern and the neighborhood that runs along Northern. Also just a two lane road. 45 mile per hour road with very often higher speeds due to the lack of police presence. Hardy road to round a bout. both ways heavy traffic continuously. Increasing the variance so that OVCN can add another 1500+ people to enter our neighborhood with three separate service times on Sunday is so overwhelming to the safety and planned burden our streets were meant to handle. Not only would it increase traffic on Sunday it would open the opportunity for any day of the week to see increased numbers of vehicle traffic. Beyond the traffic coming in we would incur unforeseen watershed issues that would occur in any of our properties that have washes running thru them due to the oversized buildings that are proposed. When it rains on those large roof structures during heavy rain periods, that water runs right to Shadow Mountain estates and Campo Bello. It would be devastating to us to incur that kind of watershed. Even with a plan proposed. by the applicant during construction it could be disastrous to us. Our neighborhood of Campo Bello is horse property land, please consider the safety of our property owners and the horses. Pedestrians of course along with our children and pets have to be at the top of the list for safety concerns with any additional increase traffic burden that would most definitely occur if approved. Lastly, lets address the OVPath Forward survey and the voice of the people that took the time to answer what is important to the citizens living in our community. Citizens clearly stated they do not want blocking of our mountain views. Citizens do not want more increased traffic or traffic lights. Citizens do not want unsafe roads due to heavy traffic. Reversing the decision on the height variance request would go against what you as the Town of Oro Valley asked your citizens. Please deny request. Jerry and Joanne Michaelsen Stine, Michelle From: Jeremy Stein Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 9:25 AM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN initiative WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Town Council members, As a resident near the OVCN I plead with you to support the Planning and Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. The area is already congested with people parking on the side streets causing a safety concern for everyone. The blatant disregard the church has shown for the concerns of their neighbors is disturbing and only worries me more for the future. Thank you for your time! Jeremy Stein Stine, Michelle From: Timothy Tarris Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 9:08 AM To: Town Council Subject: Support for denial of OVCN Appeal of P & Z Commission decision WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Council Members, February 19, 2025 I wish to strongly express my support for upholding the P & Z Commission decision to deny the OVCN height request. Over the years, in an ever increasing fashion, OVCN has imposed a "substantia burden" on the neighbors, the community and the town. OVCN touts their recent growth, and projects growth of 2-3 times their existing size in the future. When will it end? How many months and years of our lives will we be fighting against expansions, rezonings and variances that are incompatible with our rural neighborhood? Please reject their appeal. Thank you Tim Tarris Stine, Michelle From: Vicky Tarris Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 8:57 AM To: Town Council Subject: P &Z appeal WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear council members, My name is Vicky Tarris and I live across the street to the west from OVCN. We have been opposing their growth plans in this location for 5 years now. I don't understand why they insist on expanding at that location when it is clear the neighbors oppose this. Planning and Zoning has denied their requests twice due to incompatibilitywith the neighborhood. There must be land they can acquire to better suit their needs. I am willing to bet that not a single congregant would refuse to attend if they change locations. They are not being denied their right to practice their religion. If they wanted to serve more people, they could hold more services, however, they seem opposed to that solution. Please uphold the P & Z commission's decision to deny their height request. Stine, Michelle From: Val S. Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2425 7:42 AM To: Town Council Subject: Opposition to the OVCN initiative WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Good morning Mayor, Vice Mayor, and council members, Thankyou for taking the time to read my email regarding my opposition to the the OVCN request for height variance. I live on Calle El Milagro and have spoken as often as I can about the negative impacts this will have on the neighborhood. I still firmly believe this expansion beginning with height variance will be a negative impact to surrounding areas not to mention the terrain and desert wash in which this buildings mass will cross. I support the Planning & Zoning Commission's unanimous rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision. Thank you for your service on the council and your time reviewing this matter. Valerie Steinbronn Stine, Michelle From: Amy McGlamery Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:35 AM To: Town Council Subject: OVCN INITIATIVE WARNING: External. Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Subject: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Opposition to Proposed Church Addition Dear Members of the Oro Valley City Council, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed addition to OVCN. While I respect the role that religious institutions play in our community, I know this expansion raises several concerns. First, the proposed addition will significantly impact the surrounding neighborhood by increasing traffic congestion and parking difficulties. This will not only be an inconvenience to residents but will also pose safety risks, particularly for pedestrians and children. Additionally, the construction and subsequent increased use of the facility will lead to noise disturbances and a change in the character of the neighborhood. Many residents chose this area for its quiet, residential atmosphere, and a larger church facility with expanded activities will disrupt that environment. Furthermore, the expansion will place additional strain on local infrastructure and public services, including roads, water supply, and emergency response. The potential for increased demand on these resources should be carefully evaluated. Lastly, I am concerned about the impact on property values in the surrounding area. A large-scale addition will alter the aesthetics of the neighborhood and make nearby homes less desirable to prospective buyers. I urge the Oro Valley City Council to support the Planning and Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and hope that you do not reserve their decision. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Ken and Amy McGlamery z Stine, Michelle From: Jeannette Bovert Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:01 PM To: Town Council Cc: Brian Bovert Subject: QVCN height variance request WARNING: External sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Members of the Oro Valley Town Council, As residents within a few blocks of Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (530 W. Spring Valley Dr.), we would like to emphatically support the Planning and Zoning Commission's rejection of the OVCN height request and sincerely hope that you do not reverse their decision. Respectfully, Brian and Jeannette Bovert 1 Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 5:42 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael; Spaeth, Michael Subject: FW: OVCN rejection Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Jeremy Tarbet Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 3:52 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: OVCN rejection WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Good Afternoon, I wanted to write and inform you that I support the Planning and Zonings decision to reject the height variance to OVCN. It is not a good fit for our neighborhood and it is not a good fit for Oro Valley's path forward. Jeremv Tarbet Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:02 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael; Spaeth, Michael Subject: FW: ORO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE APPEAL - INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Linda Fre%A Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 6:20 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: ORO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE APPEAL- INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO COUNCIL MEMBERS AT OR PRIOR TO THE MEETING THIS EVENING. Thank you. Dear Councilmembers: I have lived in the town since before it became a town in close proximity to the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene. When first built in the late 70s or early 80s, it was a small Santa Fe structure which was proportional to its surroundings, single family homes on 1 to 5 acres. I heard no complaints from the neighbors then, many of whom still live in the neighborhood. The proposed latest expansion of the church, however, to include a 75,000 square foot building with a requested 40 foot building height on part of it has garnered nearly 100 percent objection from all those who would be the most directly impacted. I had occasion to attend a meeting several months ago at OVCN, during which Pastor Coulter was pitching this new expansion project to members of his congregation. He was attempting to get the attendees enthused about his goal to raise $45,000,000 for the project. The pastor explained that the church, which started out with a membership of 500 people, has now expanded to 1,500, but that's just the beginning. Within the next few years, he said, the congregation will expand to 3,500. The new, larger congregation will be I accommodated by holding 3 services each Sunday with 1,500 people attending each one of them. Before the Town Council at this time is an appeal of a request to raise the building height to 40 feet, which was unanimously denied by the P&Z Commission. To the neighbors, the increased building height, which will certainly obstruct viewsheds, is great cause for concern, but there are other even larger concerns, which the neighbors have been registering since the church began the Oro Valley process to accomplish its objectives. Those concerns include, but are not limited to, excessive traffic, inadequate parking, loss of viewsheds, noise and the impacts on the environment. We respectfully request that the Council take up these issues now and assure that, in all respects (no variances), the Town's codes are met to the letter. Further, I request that the Town Council members carefully review the Land Use Code as it pertains to a project's compatibility with its surroundings. An interpretation that a further expansion of OVCN would be compatible with the neighborhood would be a mistake, in my opinion. OVCN has made no secret that, in addition to this latest plan, there are further plans to expand on its own property and to take over other adjacent properties as well. It is time to stop the OVCN spread and preserve one of the last remaining low density neighborhoods in Oro Valleywhich includes Linda Vista Citrus Tracts, Campo Bello and Shadow Mountain Estates. Thankyou. Linda Frew, z Stine, Michelle From: Sirois, Andrea Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:34 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael; Spaeth, Michael Subject: FW; OVCN Height Request Appeal Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Rebecca Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:14 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: OVCN Height Request Appeal WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing. Dear Council Members: Our family has lived in Oro Valley, 1 block from the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, for almost 10 years. Prior to that, for 30 years, we lived less than a mile away. We own horses and have enjoyed the less congested and quieter lifestyle Oro Valley promotes and provides. Since the church expansion plans have been underway, we have experienced a walker/jogger being critically injured at our property entrance, my husband being accosted by a church member threatening "watch out - the church is coming for you" and having our mailbox vandalized, along with the increased traffic during services and events. Many neighbors have experienced similar incidents. Approval of the height variation will assist the church in their goals to expand into a "Mega Church" with thousands of additional attendees and vehicles. These church members are not our neighbors and will not be affected by this change. None of us have threatened church members or vandalized the church because they wish to build their membership. We hope the council supports our concerns, and have faith your decision will confirm that, along with the decision Planning and Zoning has reached. My family and I support the Planning & Zoning Commission's rejection of the OWN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision". . Thank you. Sincerely, Rebecca, Michael Norton and family.