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February 20
2026 General Plan –OV’s Path Forward
February 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Board of Adjustment CANCELED
February 25
2026 General Plan –OV’s Path Forward
February 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
2026 General Plan –OV’s Path Forward
February 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Neighborhood Meeting
Lambert Lane & La Cholla Boulevard –Development Plan
March 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Planning and Zoning Commission
March 4 at 6:00 p.m.
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March 5 at 6:00 p.m.
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Town Council Meeting
Regular Session
February 19, 2025
OV Trails Connect
Master Plan Project Progress Report
Presentation and Possible Discussion
Town Council
February 19, 2025
Purpose
Introduce and report progress on
OV Trails Connect: Planning Future
Trails and Paths
Overview of project phases
Community engagement efforts
Next steps
Opportunity for Town Council
discussion and feedback.
Background and Project Importance
Outdoor recreation spaces is a
long-standing core value for Oro Valley.
The Town's trail system has been a
focus area for residents in various
planning efforts.
Last trail focus planning effort was
in 2010.
Population and trail usage since
then.
Town Council Strategic Leadership Plan
(FY 2023/24 – FY 2024/25) specifically
identified creating a “Trails Plan” as an
action item.
General Plan Updates
Resident Approved Action Items
Oro Valley Trails
Task Force (2001) Trails Implementation
Plan (2010) Strategic Plan
(FY2023/24 – FY2024/25)
OV Trails Connect Project Focus
Unpaved Trails
Path at Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve MUPs along and separate from roadways
The Loop in Oro Valley
Unpaved natural trails, examples include:
Big Wash
Panorama Trails
(formerly West Lambert Lane Park)
Honey Bee Canyon Park
Paved multi-use paths, examples include:
The Loop
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve
Paved paths along and separate from
roadways, such as:
Tangerine Road
La Cañada Drive
Naranja Drive
OV Trails Connect Brand Development
Top resident values, pertaining to
the project, are:
Proximity to nature
Connectivity
Hiking
Biking
Walking
Project name and logo based on
resident values and comments
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
(2021)
OV’s Path Forward Phase 1
OV Trails Connect:
Planning Future Trails and Paths
Preliminary Mapping and Analysis
Staff conducted analysis of:
Legal access rights to trails
Origin and destination trips for Strava
app users.
Understanding which trails and MUPs are used
Strava user-generated data
Non-identifiable datasets to aid
planning efforts for agencies.
Routes do not represent legal access
or official trails.
Recognized limitation of data is
based on Strava app users.
Outreach efforts will focus on collecting
community responses to create maps
based on how people are using trails and
MUPs in Oro Valley.
Run, Walk, Hike
Cycling (paved and off-road)
Recorded Plats
and Easements
IGAs
CC&Rs
DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT
Pedestrian trips reported by Strava users.
Walking, hiking, running
Preliminary Takeaways – Pedestrian
Top Areas in Oro Valley
Pedestrians
Approximate Total
Trips by Area in 2024
The Loop 15,375
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve 5,680
MUP along Rancho Vistoso Blvd.5,065
MUP along Naranja Drive 4,455
Naranja Park Area 2,913
Big Wash Trail 2,610
DRAFT
DRAFT
Cycling trips reported by Strava users.
Road bikes and off-road mountain bikes
Preliminary Takeaways – Cycling
Top Areas in Oro Valley
Cycling
Approximate Total
Trips by Area in 2024
Big Wash Trail 10,715
The Loop 8,835
Vistoso Trails Preserve 6,055
MUP along Tangerine Road 5,380
MUP along Rancho Vistoso Blvd.4,810
Naranja Park Area 2,720
Engaging Oro Valley Residents and Regional Partners
We Are Here
Coordinating plans with Regional Partners
Ensure connectivity with
regional trail system
Identify best practices and
standards for maintenance and
operations
Establish peer-network to share
information
Hearing From Trails Stakeholder Group
Community involvement is at center of project phases.
Members of Trails Stakeholder Group represents residents, businesses, and community organizations.
Participation is open to all throughout the project.
Share ideas, concerns, and opportunities.
Help craft goals, vision, guiding principles.
Review 30%, 60%, and 90% drafts, recommendations, and actions items.
Community Outreach Efforts
Interactive project website
Community-wide online survey
Trails Stakeholder Group meetings
Vista Newsletter
Play OV weekly e -mail blast
Direct emails to HOAs
HOA community newsletters
Print ad in the Explorer newspaper
Social media posts
Promotional video
Media releases
Trail side chats events
Signage along trail routes and trailheads
Flyers at Parks and Recreation facilities
Presentations to PRAB and Town Council
Communication channels for Trails Stakeholder Group members
and Regional Advisory Group members.
Next Steps
Invite participation
Launch project website
www.OVTrailsConnect.com
Community-wide online survey
February 24 to March 17
Trails Stakeholder Group meeting
Trail Side Chats events
Craft draft goals, visions, and principles.
30% check-ins with stakeholder groups, PRAB, and Town Council
Town Council Meeting
Regular Session
February 19, 2025
Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene
Building Height Increase Appeal
Town Council
February 19, 2025
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Purpose
Landscape
Landscape Landscape
Existing
SanctuaryCalle Buena VistaCalle Concordia
Landscape Landscape
New Student
Center
Phase 2 – New
Development
Max
40’ Height
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Appeal - Town Council Public Hearing – February 19, 2025
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing – January 14, 2025
2nd Neighborhood Meeting – December 12, 2024 (Building Height Only)
Formal submittal for staff review (Building Height Request ONLY)
1st Neighborhood Meeting – September 26, 2024 (Height & Development Plan)
Informational Video – posted on OVprojects.com September 10, 2024
Town Council Public Meeting – TBD
Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting – TBD
3rd Neighborhood Meeting – TBD
Formal submittal for staff review (Development Plan)
Step 1 –
Applicant Seeks
Approval of
Building Height
Step 2 – Applicant
Seeks Approval of
Development Plan
& Architecture
We
are
here
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Zoning: PS Zoning & Building Height Process
History of PS Zoning
Height Exception
application
Zoning Area of
Height
Exception
Max Height
Requested
OVCN -Proposed PS 60,424 35’ + 5’ for
screening and
multiple other
heights
St. Mark’s Catholic
Church - Approved
PS 28,632 35’ + 10 for
architectural
features
Resurrection Lutheran
Church - Approved
PS 25,580 25’
Canyon Del Oro Baptist
Church - Approved
PS 20,545 36’
Pusch Ridge Christian
Academy - Approved
PS 18,162 36’
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Applicant’s Proposal
Building Portion Building
Height
Screening
Parapet
Total Height
Request
Sanctuary 35 feet 5 feet 40 feet
Multi-Purpose Space 32 feet 5 feet 37 feet
Main Lobby/Corridor 29 feet 5 feet 34 feet
Multi-purpose Platform 25 feet 5 feet 30 feet
40-foot section
37-foot section
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Zoning: Building Heights & Process
LDS PAD
18’ Max Height
LDS
PAD
R1-144
(large lot residential)
18’ Max Height
Max 40’
Private Schools
24’ Max Height unless
exception by PZC
Calle Buena VistaCalle Concordia 30
“The Issue of Height” - Decision Factors
Applicant
Needs
Neighbor ViewsMountain
Views Seating
Capacity
(Traffic, parking, etc.)
Other
Needs
Auditorium
Massing
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“Auditorium style seating” - Height, Size, Function Connection
“The highest portion of the facility is the Sanctuary. The
Sanctuary is designed for an occupant load of 1,500+ with
auditorium style seating. The building height at the
Sanctuary is 40’-0” to accommodate the auditorium style
seating.”
“Auditorium style seating” - Height, Size, Function Connection
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Neighbor Comments
Landscape
Landscape Landscape
Existing
SanctuaryCalle Buena VistaCalle Concordia
Landscape Landscape
New Student
Center
Phase 2 – New
Development
Max
40’ Height
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Summary
Building Portion Building
Height
Screening
Parapet
Total Height
Request
Sanctuary 35 feet 5 feet 40 feet
Multi-Purpose Space 32 feet 5 feet 37 feet
Main Lobby/Corridor 29 feet 5 feet 34 feet
Multi-purpose Platform 25 feet 5 feet 30 feet
40-foot section
37-foot section
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Conditions of Approval
1.Landscape buffer on the north of the new development area shall be a minimum of 30 feet wide and shall contain a
continuous vegetative screen consisting of two-rows of either existing vegetation and/or new 36-inch box trees, as well
as minimum 10-gallon shrubs and cacti, and a continuous 8-foot screen wall. Locations of these elements shall be
subject to Planning and Zoning Administrator approval.
2.Landscape buffer on the west of the new development area shall be a minimum of 30 feet wide and shall contain a
continuous vegetative screen consisting of two-rows of either existing vegetation and/or new 36-inch box trees, as well
as minimum 10-gallon shrubs and cacti, and a continuous 6-foot screen wall. Locations of these elements shall be
subject to Planning and Zoning Administrator approval.
3.The building roof and screening parapet heights shall be restricted to the use of each space as demonstrated in Exhibit 1.
4.The new Sanctuary building shall be positioned between the existing sanctuary to the west, and CDO High School to
the east as indicated in the attached Conceptual Master Plan, Exhibit 2, such that the view impacts from the west
looking toward the mountains are minimally impacted.
Mountain Views
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CDO
HS
60’
Calle Concordia
New
Sanctuary
24-40’Calle Buena VistaExisting
Sanctuary
29’
Structure visible
from existing
buildings
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*
Structure visible
from existing buildings
View of
Proposed
Building
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Calle ConcordiaCalle Buena VistaCanyon del Oro
High School
Shadow
Mountain Estates
Linda Vista Citrus
Tracts No. 2
James D.
Kriegh Park
Oro Valley Church
of the Nazarene
Campo
Bello 39
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Rezoning (PAD) Timeline
•June 17, 2020 – Applicant submits Pre-application
•June 30, 2020 – Staff return comments to Applicant
•November 17, 2020 – 1st Neighborhood Meeting for PAD Rezoning held
•1st PAD Submittal
•November 24, 2020 – PAD Rezoning Application submitted by
Applicant
•January 11, 2021 – Staff return PAD Rezoning comments to
Applicant
•2nd PAD Submittal
•July 30, 2021 – Applicant submits
•August 31, 2021 – Staff returns comments
•3rd PAD Submittal
•October 7, 2021 – Applicant submits
•October 21, 2021 – Staff returns comments
•4th PAD Submittal
•December 16, 2021 – Applicant submits
•January 7, 2022 – Staff returns comments
•March 38, 2022 – 2nd Neighborhood Meeting for PAD Rezoning held
•May 2, 2022 – Focus Group Meeting with residents
•May 16, 2022 – 1st Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing
•5th PAD Submittal
•September 6, 2022 – Applicant submits
•September 23, 2022 – Staff returns comments
•6th PAD Submittal
•October 13,2022 – Applicant submits
•December 8, 2022 – Staff returns comments
•October 24, 2022 – Focus Group Meeting with residents
•November 1, 2022 – Applicant elects to Postpone planned Planning and
Zoning Commission Public Hearing
•December 6, 2022 – Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing held
•February 7, 2023 – Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing held
•March 1, 2023 – Town Council Meeting…???Withdrawn by applicant?
•7th PAD Submittal
•July 12, 2023 – Applicant submits
•August 9, 2023 – Staff returns comments
•January 16, 2024 - Pre-application for New Sanctuary Expansion
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Sanctuary Expansion Timeline
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Background
Previous Rezoning Proposal Current Non-Rezoning Proposal
Development Area
Existing
Sanctuary
Existing
Sanctuary
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