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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1941)       *AMENDED (4/1/25, 11:30 AM) AGENDA ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION APRIL 2, 2025 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE For information on public comment procedures, please see the instructions for in person and/or virtual speakers at the end of the agenda. To watch and/or listen to the public meeting online, please visit https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/town/departments/town-clerk/meetings-and-agendas Executive Sessions – Upon a vote of the majority of the Town Council, the Council may enter into Executive Sessions pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03 (A)(3) to obtain legal advice on matters listed on the Agenda.        REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   EXECUTIVE SESSION   1.Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4) to obtain legal advice regarding the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) application for additional height regarding the applicant's appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission's denial of the OVCN height request on January 14, 2025   2.Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4) to discuss or consult with the attorneys for the public body regarding pending litigation on the Clifton matter in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys   RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   1.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACTIONS TO TAKE IN THE CLIFTON LITIGATION MATTER   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS   MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS   TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS   ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING   INFORMATIONAL ITEMS   CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council 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 Mayor and Council 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.   PRESENTATIONS   1.Proclamation - Week of the Young Child   2.Presentation and update from Children's Museum Executive Director Hilary Van Alsburg   3.*Proclamation - Education and Sharing Day   CONSENT AGENDA (Consideration and/or possible action)   A.Minutes - March 19, 2025   B.Request for approval of a two year extension of the Foothills Business Park Final Plat amendment located near the northeast corner of Oracle Road and Hanley Boulevard   REGULAR AGENDA   2.TWO ITEMS REGARDING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF AN 2.TWO ITEMS REGARDING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF AN APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR INCREASED BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES WITHIN PRIVATE SCHOOL ZONING FOR A PROPOSED NEW ORO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SANCTUARY AND MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING SITUATED NORTHEAST OF THE CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA INTERSECTION ITEM A: APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S DENIAL FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT MONTHS ITEM B: PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DENIAL OF THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR INCREASED BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES WITHIN PRIVATE SCHOOL ZONING FOR A PROPOSED NEW ORO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SANCTUARY AND MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING SITUATED NORTHEAST OF THE CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA INTERSECTION   FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Council may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Council may not discuss, deliberate or take any action on the topics presented pursuant to ARS 38-431.02H)   EXECUTIVE SESSION   3.Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A)(5) regarding discussions with designated representatives of the public body to consider its position and instructions regarding negotiations with employee organizations regarding salaries or compensation   RESUME REGULAR SESSION   CALL TO ORDER   REGULAR AGENDA   3.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO NEGOTIATIONS WITH EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING SALARIES OR COMPENSATION   ADJOURNMENT   POSTED: 3/27/25 at 5:00 p.m. by dt AMENDED AGENDA POSTED: 4/1/25 at 3:00 p.m. by dt The Mayor and Council may, at the discretion of the meeting chairperson, discuss any Agenda item. When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior to the Council meeting in the office of the Town Clerk 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 Council meeting at 229-4700. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS The Town has modified its public comment procedures for its public bodies to allow for limited remote/virtual comment via Zoom. The public may provide comments remotely only on items posted as required Public Hearings, provided the speaker registers 24 hours prior to the meeting. For all other items, the public may complete a blue speaker card to be recognized in person by the Mayor, according to all other rules and procedures. Written comments can also be emailed to Town Clerk Michael Standish at mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov for distribution to the Town Council prior to the meeting. Further instructions to speakers are noted below. INSTRUCTIONS TO IN-PERSON SPEAKERS Members of the public shall be allowed to speak on posted public hearings and during Call to Audience when attending the meeting in person. The public may be allowed to speak on other posted items on the agenda at the discretion of the Mayor. If you wish to address the Town Council 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 Town Clerk. 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. Please step forward to the podium when the Mayor calls on you to address the Council. 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 Council. You will only be allowed to address the Council one time regarding the topic being discussed. 3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes. 4. During Call to Audience, you may address the Council on any matter that is not on the agenda. 5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present. INSTRUCTIONS TO VIRTUAL SPEAKERS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS Members of the public may attend the meeting virtually and request to speak virtually on any agenda item that is listed as a Public Hearing. If you wish to address the Town Council virtually during any listed Public Hearing, please complete the online speaker form by clicking here https://forms.orovalleyaz.gov/forms/bluecard at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. You must provide a valid email address in order to register. Town Staff will email you a link to the Zoom meeting the day of the meeting. After being recognized by the Mayor, staff will unmute your microphone access and you will have 3 minutes to address the Council. Further instructions regarding remote participation will be included in the email. Thank you for your cooperation.    Town Council Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office Department:Town Clerk's Office SUBJECT: Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4) to obtain legal advice regarding the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) application for additional height regarding the applicant's appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission's denial of the OVCN height request on January 14, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to go into Executive Session. Attachments No file(s) attached.    Town Council Regular Session 2. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Clifton Litigation Matter Subject Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4) to discuss or consult with the attorneys for the public body regarding pending litigation on the Clifton matter in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys Summary Attachments No file(s) attached.    Town Council Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office Department:Town Clerk's Office SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACTIONS TO TAKE IN THE CLIFTON LITIGATION MATTER RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to... Attachments No file(s) attached.    Town Council Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Proclamation - Week of the Young Child Subject Proclamation - Week of the Young Child Summary Attachments Proclamation     Town Council Regular Session 2. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Presentation and update from Children's Museum Executive Director Hilary Van Alsburg Subject Presentation and update from Children's Museum Executive Director Hilary Van Alsburg Summary This is an annual presentation for the Children's Museum as the Town contracts with the Museum for programming and services in the amount of $75,000. Attachments Children's Museum Presentation  More than 31,250 explored and played in FY 2024 Nearly 3,000 visitors chilled with us at Chillin at the Chul Increased community Outreach in Oro Valley • HallOVeen Trunk or Treat • Oro Valley Arts Festival • OV 50th Anniversary Parade 1,800 visitors at events including: Served nearly 200 kids at 5 OV Parks and Rec Outreaches New programs and collaborations enhance visitor experiences Backpack program encourages kids to explore Tohono Chul Monthly arts activity with Southern Arizona Clay Artists Continuous updates and enhancements to exhibit spaces Anchored by our beloved tractor, kids can explore and play in our Agriculture Corner. Little farmers can plant and harvest play-veggies and hop around with bouncy farm animals. La Comunidad is a community-focused area set for a party – BBQ at the play picnic area, beat a drum, then grab a sweet treat from the playful paleta cart. Coming this summer! New prickly pear exhibit. Kids can build as many times as their imagination guides them! Kids Cactus Club encourages families to visit CMOV@TC this summer, with a punch card, giveaways and special monsoon- themed Thursdays.    Town Council Regular Session 3. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Proclamation - Education and Sharing Day Subject *Proclamation - Education and Sharing Day Summary Attachments Proclamation     Town Council Regular Session A. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Requested by: Mike Standish Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office Department:Town Clerk's Office SUBJECT: Minutes - March 19, 2025 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 the following changes), the March 19, 2025, minutes.  Attachments 3-19-25 Draft Minutes  D R A F T   MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 19, 2025 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE            REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER    Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.   ROLL CALL Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor (attended via Zoom) Harry Greene, Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember Mary Murphy, Councilmember Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember Absent:Josh Nicolson, Councilmember PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE    Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.   UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS    Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.   MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS    Councilmember Jones-Ivey recognized Mia Gutierrez, a senior at Ironwood Ridge High School, for her outstanding academics and community involvement. Councilmember Jones-Ivey encouraged citizens to volunteer and participate in Amphi School Districts Project Graduation's upcoming events and fundraisers. Councilmember Greene reported that he had attended the Oro Valley Community Night with the Tucson Roadrunners, which was held on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Councilmember Greene also reported that he had attended the Oro Valley and Golder Ranch Fire Wildfire Safety Community Q&A event, which was held on March 14, 2025. Councilmember Greene encouraged residents to visit Golder Ranch Fire Districts website for more information on Fire Protection and Insurance Considerations. Mayor Winfield reported that he had attended a 100th birthday celebration for Oro Valley resident Richard Shumway.   TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS 3/19/25 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session 1    Town Manager Jeff Wilkins reported the following: Congratulated the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department for receiving the Best of the Northwest award for the Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Naranja Park Overview of the Oro Valley and Golder Ranch Fire District Wildfire Safety Community event Update on the Celebrate Oro Valley event Information on the Oro Valley Concert Series events   ORDER OF BUSINESS    Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that it would stand as posted.   INFORMATIONAL ITEMS    There were no informational items.   CALL TO AUDIENCE    Oro Valley resident Anthony Ferrara voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request. Oro Valley resident Patricia Tozier voiced her concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request. Oro Valley resident David Deivert voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request. Oro Valley resident Trindy LeForge voiced her concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.   PRESENTATIONS   1.Presentation regarding the Explore Oro Valley Destination Marketing Organization representing the Town of Oro Valley       Community and Economic Development Director Paul Melcher and Destination Marketing Manager Crystal Franke, presented this item and included the following: Report Topics Operations: Full DMO Presence Resort and Limited-Service Hotel Support Budget Summary Budget Update: Expenditures YTD Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Explore Oro Valley Destination Marketing Organization representing the Town of Oro Valley. Councilmember Nicolson joined the meeting at 6:27 p.m, via Zoom, during the presentation.   CONSENT AGENDA    Vice Mayor Barrett requested that item (D) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.   A.Minutes - March 5, 2025      3/19/25 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session 2   B.Resolution No. (R)25-08, authorizing the Public Works Department to apply for grants from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for funding to replace vehicles and other capital projects for the Transit Services division      C.Resolution No. (R)25-09, authorizing and approving the Town of Oro Valley Public Works Transit Division Title VI Plan update      E.Approval regarding the proposed architecture for Catalina Eye Care located on the west side of Oracle Road just north of Greenock Drive       Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Consent items (A), (B), (C) and (E).  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   D. Authorization to reallocate available funds from the La Cañada Drive Mill and Overlay project to Shannon Road for the construction of a new Cape Seal-paved road and multi-use path from Tangerine Road to Naranja Drive       Vice Mayor Barrett requested clarification regarding Consent item (D). Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler provided a brief presentation and included the following: Shannon Road Improvements Background Current Conditions Roadway & MUP network Shannon Road and MUP Summary The following individuals spoke in support of item (D). Oro Valley resident Dave Turcotte Oro Valley resident Marilyn Turcotte Oro Valley resident Lana Pulliam Oro Valley resident Ryan Vroom Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Consent item (D).    Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to authorize Town staff to use $400,000 from La Canada Dr. Mill and Overlay project towards the Shannon Road improvements.  Vote: 6 - 0 Carried  Other: Vice-Mayor (attended via Zoom) Melanie Barrett (ABSTAINING)    Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:54 p.m.   REGULAR AGENDA   1.RESOLUTION NO. (R)25-10, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE AWARD AND EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SENIOR LIEN WATER REVENUE OBLIGATION, EVIDENCING A PROPORTIONATE INTEREST OF THE HOLDER THEREOF IN INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE TO BE PAID BY THE TOWN, PURSUANT TO A TOWN PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED AGREEMENTS FOR FINANCING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE WATER UTILITY SYSTEM SERVING THE TOWN AND RELATED FINANCING COSTS; AND RATIFYING ALL ACTIONS TAKEN, AND DIRECTING THAT ALL STEPS BE TAKEN, NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES AND INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION      3/19/25 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session 3    Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart provided a brief overview of item #1 and introduced Mark Reader with Stifel. Mr. Reader presented item #1 and included the following: Public Policy Objectives Private Placement Bid Summary Preliminary Sources and Uses of Funds Historical and Budgeted Water Utility Revenues and Expenses Estimated Debt Service Schedule and Projected Coverage (a) Sale type Analysis Tentative Financing Calendar Tentative Financing Calendar    Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Resolution (R)25-10. Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, and Mr. Stifel regarding item #1.    Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Resolution (R)25-10.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS    No future agenda items were requested.   EXECUTIVE SESSION   1.Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter – Chief of Police annual performance review       Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to go into Executive Session at 8:18 p.m., pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter – Chief of Police annual performance review..  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried    Mayor Winfield stated that the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Chief of Police Kara Riley, Town Attorney Nathan Rothschild, and Town Clerk Mike Standish. Councilmember Nicolson joined the Executive Session in person.   RESUME REGULAR SESSION    Mayor Winfield resumed the Regular Session at 9:48 p.m.   CALL TO ORDER   REGULAR AGENDA   2.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE       Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to proceed as directed in Executive Session.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   3/19/25 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session 4   ADJOURNMENT    Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 p.m.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried     _______________________________________ Michelle Stine, MMC, Deputy Town Clerk 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, Arizona held on the 19th day of March 2025. I further certify that the meeting was called and held and that a quorum was present. _______________________________________ Mike Standish, CMC Town Clerk 3/19/25 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session 5    Town Council Regular Session B. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development  Submitted By:Alexandra Chavez, Community and Economic Development Case Number:2400784 SUBJECT: Request for approval of a two year extension of the Foothills Business Park Final Plat amendment located near the northeast corner of Oracle Road and Hanley Boulevard RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the two year extension request to June 19, 2026. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this request is to consider a two year extension to record the Final Plat amendment for Lot 10 (Attachment 1) in the Foothills Business Park, located near the northeast corner of Oracle Road and Hanley Boulevard. The property is outlined in yellow in the image at right. The applicant has requested a two-year extension to record the Foothills Business Park Final Plat amendment. The Final Plat amendment request was originally approved by Town Council on June 19, 2024. Oro Valley Zoning Code Section 22.9.E.5.c states applicants have one (1) year to record approved final plats. An extension, up to two years may be granted by Town Council if the request is filed prior to the approval becoming void.  This is the first extension request from the property owner (Attachment 2). As a basis for the request, the applicant has cited the need for more time to coordinate with utility companies in the effort to abandon easements that were established by the La Jolla Plaza Final Plat, illustrated in the image at right. The abandonment process entails obtaining consent from each individual utility company to relinquish the easement use. This process can be onerous as each utility company has distinctly different procedures and processes. Additionally, the applicant has indicated discussions with potential buyers have also been a factor in delaying recording the Final Plat. As maintaining some or all the utility easements in place may be a selling factor. Consideration of this extension request will provide the applicant with more time to complete the easement abandonment process while working with potential buyers. Staff recommends approval.  BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: Site Conditions:  Site Conditions:  Gross acres: 41.81 Total Number of Lots: 17 2010 plat amendment for lot split only affected Lot 10 Zoned Area E Campus Park Industrial in the La Reserve Planned Area Development Approvals to date:  1984: Foothills Business Park Final Plat approved by Pima County Board of Supervisors. 1986: Annexed by Oro Valley from Pima County. 2010: Approval of La Jolla Plaza Final Plat which subdivided Lot 10 from the Foothills Business Park Final Plat.   2024: Approval of Final Plat amendment to reestablish Lot 10 as a single parcel as recorded in the Foothills Business Park Final Plat. The subject property (Lot 10) was originally recorded as part of the Foothills Business Park Final Plat in 1984 (Attachment 3). The final plat was amended to establish Lot 10 as the La Jolla Plaza Final Plat in 2010 by previous property owners. The La Jolla Plaza Final Plat (Lot 10) created four lots and two common areas with associated utility easements. The current property owners requested a final plat amendment to reestablish Lot 10 as recorded in the Foothills Business Park Final Plat. The Zoning Code provides that Final Plats expire and become null and void after two years if the applicant does not record the plat with Pima County. The Town Council may extend the approval for up to two years if the applicant files a request prior to the expiration. The purpose of the two year deadline is to ensure that planned developments stay current with the Zoning Code updates.  Approval of this request will retain the existing Development Area E CPI zoning designation. Additionally, this extension will provide the applicant with additional time to abandon the necessary easements and work with potential buyers.    FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to APPROVE the request for a two year extension of the Foothills Business Park Final Plat Amendment to June 19, 2026.   OR I MOVE to DENY the request for a two year extension of the Foothills Business Park Final Plat Amendment finding that _____________________.  Attachments Attachment 1 - Proposed Lot 10 Foothills Business Park Plat  Attachment 2 - Oro Valley Extension Request Foothills Business Park Lot 10  Attachment 3 - Original Foothills Business Park Plat  GENERAL NOTESCERTIFICATION OF SURVEYFOOTHILLS BUSINESS PARK LOT 10SHEET OFDATE:JOB:DWN: CHK:202403070125/23/24PLAT AMENDMENTLE JWFOOTHILLS BUSINESS PARK LOT 10OWNERDESCRIPTIONLOCATION MAPAPPROVALSPLAT AMENDMENTDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGMENTPERMIT# 2400784CERTIFICATIONASSURED WATER SUPPLYRESULTANT DESCRIPTIONPERMITTING NOTELEGENDSTALLARDPLACEHANLEYBOULEVARDPROJECT SITEORACLEROAD1671265877818171871213CANADADELOROWASHACKNOWLEDGMENTA RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1-4 COMMON AREAS "A" AND "B" AS RECORDED INBOOK 65 OF MAPS, PAGE 29, RECORDS OF PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA, WITHIN APORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH,RANGE 14 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, PIMACOUNTY, ARIZONA STALLARD PLACEHANL EY BOUL EVARDSCHEDULE "B" ITEMSMAVINEE DRIVELOT 1LOT 2LOT 3LOT 4COMMONAREA "B"COMMONAREA "A"ORACLE ROADLEGEND(STATE ROUTE 77)COMMON AREA "B"SHEET OFDATE:JOB:DWN: CHK:202403070225/23/24PLAT AMENDMENTLE JWFOOTHILLS BUSINESS PARK LOT 10PERMIT# 2400784    Town Council Regular Session 2. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development  Submitted By:Kyle Packer, Community and Economic Development Case Number:2402255 SUBJECT: TWO ITEMS REGARDING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF AN APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR INCREASED BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES WITHIN PRIVATE SCHOOL ZONING FOR A PROPOSED NEW ORO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SANCTUARY AND MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING SITUATED NORTHEAST OF THE CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA INTERSECTION ITEM A: APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S DENIAL FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT MONTHS ITEM B: PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DENIAL OF THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR INCREASED BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES WITHIN PRIVATE SCHOOL ZONING FOR A PROPOSED NEW ORO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SANCTUARY AND MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING SITUATED NORTHEAST OF THE CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA INTERSECTION RECOMMENDATION: At the February 19, 2025 Regular Session, the Town Council voted to continue the OVCN's Building Height Increase requests to April 2, 2025. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At the request of the applicant, on February 19, 2025 in Regular Session, the Town Council voted to continue the OVCN's Building Height Increase appeal for a proposed sanctuary and multi-purpose building on the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene campus northeast of the Calle Buena Vista and Calle Concordia  intersection (Location map on right) to April 2, 2025. For more information on the original Planning and Zoning Commission action to deny the building height exception request, please see the Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report (Attachment 2, and the draft Minutes (Attachment 3). For more information, the staff report from the February 19 Town Council session is available as Attachment 6. Since the February 19, 2025 Regular Town Council action to continue this item, staff has received a letter from the Rose Law Group on behalf of the applicant (Attachment 4) requesting an additonal 8-month appeal hearing continuance, as well as new information regarding a separate height request and development plan.  Item A  is the applicant's request for continuance for a period of eight months. Item A  is the applicant's request for continuance for a period of eight months. Item B  is the Public Hearing for discussion and possible action regarding the applicant's appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's January 14, 2025 Denial of the Building Height Requests for the proposed new sanctuary and multipurpose building situated northeast of the Calle Concordia and Calle Buena Vista Intersection. If Item A is approved by Town Council,  Item B (public hearing) will not be considered. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: NEW INFORMATION On March 14, 2025, Staff received a request for continuance from the Rose Law Group on behalf of the applicant (Attachment 4). This request states, "As we have further reviewed the case, including feedback from the Town and our neighbors, we have noted that the majority of concerns expressed by neighbors are related to the proposed expansion of the OVCN's campus, including considerations such as traffic, parking, and drainage. As these issues and concerns are not fully addressed in the current Building Height Increase request[s], we believe it would be best to complete a full analysis of these issues and their solutions through the Town's formal Development Plan application process. We are therefore requesting that the Town Council grant a continuance on hearing Case No. 2402255 (Building Height Increase) for a period of 8 months, so that we can prepare and submit a formal Development Plan application that will properly address the issues and concerns being expressed by our neighbors. This will allow the Town to consider both the Building Height Increase and Development Plan details concurrently at a future hearing date, consistent with the Town's typical practices and procedures." There are two separate items in this letter for Town Council's awareness:  The Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) wishes to submit a complete development plan and new building height request(s) for the proposed new sanctuary and multipurpose building. OVCN anticipates concurrent processing of the two applications, including staff review, one required neighborhood meeting and the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing, within eight months.  1. Rose Law Group, on behalf of OVCN, requests an eight-month continuance of the current appeal public hearing. This would suspend action regarding the recent appeal of the current building height exception denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The dispensation of the current appeal would then depend on newly requested Planning & Zoning Commission action. 2. It is worth noting that neither continuing nor holding the public hearing for the existing appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of the current building height requests would impact the applicant's ability to pursue their proposed Development Plan and new building height request(s). ITEM A: APPLICANT REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES WITHIN PRIVATE SCHOOL ZONING FOR A PROPOSED NEW SANCTUARY AND MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING SITUATED NORTHEAST OF THE CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA INTERSECTION This item is the subject of the letter (Attachment 4). If Item A is approved, Item B will not be considered for a period of 8 months. If Item A is denied, Item B may be considered for discussion and possible action. ITEM B: PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONS DENIAL OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES WITHIN PRIVATE SCHOOL ZONING FOR A PROPOSED NEW SANCTUARY AND MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING SITUATED NORTHEAST OF THE CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA INTERSECTION   This item is the same that was continued at the February 19, 2025 Town Council Regular Session (Staff report provided as Attachment 6). For more information on the original Planning and Zoning Commission denial, please see the Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report (Attachment 2) and the draft Minutes (Attachment 3).  PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE Public correspondence that has been received since the last Public Correspondence Packet compiled for the February 19, 2025 meeting has been provided as Attachment 5. Petitions in support are included in Attachment 7. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: ITEM A I MOVE to continue the building height exception appeal public hearing, as requested by the applicant, to the December 3rd, 2025 Town Council Regular Session. OR I MOVE to deny the request to continue the building height exception appeal public hearing. ITEM B  I MOVE to uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission denial of the Building Height Increase requests.1. OR  I MOVE to overrule the Planning and Zoning Commission denial of the Building Height Increase requests and conditionally grant a Building Height Increase of 29 feet maximum for the building plus 5 feet for parapet only in areas necessary to fully screen mechanical equipment as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator with conditions 1, 2, and 4 in Attachment 1. 2. OR  I MOVE to overrule the Planning and Zoning Commission denial of the Building Height Increase requests and conditionally grant the Building Height Increase requests subject to the conditions in  Attachment 1. 3. Attachments Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval  Attachment 2 - 1-14-25 PZC Staff Report  Attachment 3 - 1-14-25 DRAFT PZC Minutes  Attachment 4 - Applicant Request for Continuance  Attachment 5 - Public Correspondence  Attachment 6 - 2.19.25 Staff Report  Attachment 7 - Support Petitions  Staff Presentation  ATTACHMENT 1 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. EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 2    Planning & Zoning Commission Special Session AGENDA ITEM: 4. Meeting Date:01/14/2025   Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development  Case Number: 2402255 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A BUILDING HEIGHT INCREASE REQUEST FOR A NEW SANCTUARY BUILDING AT ORO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA (2402255) RECOMMENDATION: To help achieve Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan compliance, the Planning & Zoning Commission may wish to apply the conditions in Attachment 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this case is to discuss and take action on the applicant's discretionary request (Attachment 2) for additional building height on a new sanctuary, a permitted use. Per the Oro Valley Zoning Code (Section 23.8.E), the Planning and Zoning Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a request up to 45 feet for auditorium uses within Private School (PS) zoning. Within PS zoning, 24' is allowed without additional approval. The applicant is requesting multiple heights for a proposed new sanctuary located immediately east of their existing facilities, with a maximum height of 40 feet which includes 35 feet for the building and 5 feet for a mechanical unit screening parapet. The table below elaborates on the full extent of the height requests, which would not extend to include other new or existing buildings on the campus. This request has been evaluated for compatibility with the Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan, the applicable Design Standards of Addendum A of the Oro Valley Zoning Code, and legal considerations. There are multiple factors in support of the Building Height Increase request, due to the following:  Site Specific Compatibility  Building is proposed and conditioned (Attachment 1) to be located between the existing sanctuary (29 feet) and the CDO High School (60 feet) resulting in minimal mountain view impacts from Calle Buena Vista (See image below) The applicant is requesting multiple building heights within the single structure, to ensure varied rooflines and lower impacts than a single height request for the entire structure. This design, coupled with 160+ foot setbacks result in reduced view impacts from Calle Concordia and adjacent properties. The conditions in Attachment 1 help achieve General Plan compliance.  Private School (PS) Zoning Precedent  Section 23.8.E of the Oro Valley Zoning Code specifically enables property owners within PS zoning to request building height increases for gymnasiums and auditoriums (36 feet and 45 feet, respectively) without a variance from the Board of Adjustment  The code permits this because the expectation for gymnasiums and auditoriums is greater within PS zoning because it accommodates schools, and is meant to simplify the process for these requests. This process has been used for numerous other properties within the Town, including Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, CDO Baptist Church, St. Mark's Catholic Church, and Resurrection Lutheran Church. It is important to recognize that this application is being processed in two phases at the applicant's request:  Phase 1 - Building Height Increase request, the item for discussion and possible action within this report. Phase 2 - Development Plan, a forthcoming submittal that will include details on building size, parking, traffic, drainage, landscaping, and more As such, only the building height is being evaluated in association with this Public Hearing. However, it is noteworthy that both staff and neighbors have concerns about the forthcoming Development Plan elements, and particular focus will be paid in Phase 2 regarding code compliance and the interplay between building size, traffic, parking, lighting, and drainage. These elements will be reviewed and discussed in greater detail in the future staff report submitted with Phase 2 of this proposal. For this phase, staff has recommended conditions that are summarized as follows:  The areas within the single structure will be limited to the heights requested specifically for that area (e.g., Sanctuary 35' +5', Multi-Purpose Space 32' + 5', etc.)  Minimum 30' wide bufferyards with two rows of continuous tree canopy at maturity are required along the north and west of the new development area Western bufferyard along the new development will require a 6' screen wall Northern bufferyard along the new development will require an 8' screen wall The proposed structure must be located linearly between the existing sanctuary (29') and the CDO High School (60') to minimize view impacts for properties on Calle Buena Vista. To help achieve Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan compliance, the Planning & Zoning Commission may wish to apply the conditions in Attachment 1. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CONTEXT EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CONTEXT Site Conditions  Approximately 27-acres Property includes an existing sanctuary building, classrooms, offices, and vacant land The Carmack Wash runs along the eastern portion of the property and is designated as a Riparian Area Previous Approvals   1974: Entire property annexed into the Town West Campus  1986: Original sanctuary constructed 1995: Original church property rezoned from R1-144 to PS&C and approved by Town Council 1997: Board of Adjustment grants variance to allow 29' height (prior to the authority for height increases being granted to the Planning and Zoning Commission) 2001: Church expansion approved by Town Council in the existing sanctuary area 2017: Site plan to expand existing church facilities approved by the Town East Campus  1996: General Plan Amendment approved by Town Council to change the land use designation of OVCN's east campus from Low Density Residential to Quasi Public 1996: East campus area rezoned from Church of the Latter Day Saints to PS&C and approved by Town Council. Notable conditions of approval are listed below:  "The Carmack Wash shall be preserved as natural open space." "Establish a conservation easement protecting the Carmack Wash from future development" "Add a note to the Tentative Development Plan stating that all washes, and 100 year flood limits, shall be maintained by the Pusch Ridge Christian Church. These preserved vegetation areas are not to be included as developable areas and should be labeled on the TDP as common area or natural open space." Current Allowed Heights Several different zonings exist on the property, as seen in the image to the right.   R1-144, in orange, allows a maximum height of 18'. The Latter Day Saints PAD, in green, also allows a maximum height of 18'. Private School (PS) zoning allows a maximum of 24' without utilizing a discretionary height increase request as permitted by code. In 1997, the Board of Adjustment granted a variance for the existing sanctuary to allow a maximum height for that structure of 29' (Prior to authority being granted to the Planning and Zoning Commission) APPLICANT PROPOSAL (ATTACHMENT 2) The purpose of this case is to discuss and take action on the applicant's request for additional building height on a new sanctuary, a permitted use. Per the Oro Valley Zoning Code (Section 23.8.E), the Planning and Zoning Commission can approve up to 45 feet for auditorium uses within Private School (PS) zoning. The applicant is requesting multiple heights for a proposed new sanctuary located immediately east of their existing facilities, with a maximum height of 40 feet which includes 35 feet for the building and 5 feet for a mechanical unit screening parapet. The image below elaborates on the full extent of the height requests, which would not extend to include other new or existing buildings on the campus. CODE PROVISIONS Section 23.8.E.1 is the section of code that provides the Planning and Zoning Commission with the exclusive power to review and approve Building Height Increase requests for auditoriums and gymnasiums within Private School (PS) zoning. Specifically, the section reads; "No building shall exceed one (1) story and the exterior height shall not exceed twenty-four (24) feet. The following increased building heights are subject to Planning and Zoning Commission approval:  a. Architectural elements, such as bell towers, may exceed this limitation by no more than ten (10) feet. The number of steeples, spires, towers or campaniles or similar structures is limited to one (1) unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. b. Auditoriums up to forty-five (45) feet . c. Gymnasiums up to thirty-six (36) feet." The Planning and Zoning Commission should note that while there are multiple height requests associated with the structure, the entire building is considered an auditorium, as "a room, hall, or building used for public gatherings" per the Merriam-Webster definition. Assembly may occur within any of these spaces, and as such, the height requests are compliant with code requirements that they be associated with an auditorium use. PROCESS It is important to recognize that unlike many applications the Town of Oro Valley receives and reviews, this application is being processed in two phases at the applicant's request:  Phase 1 - Building Height Increase request, the item being discussed within this report for possible action by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Phase 2 - Development Plan, a forthcoming submittal that will include details on building size, parking, traffic, drainage, landscaping, and more As such, only the building height is being evaluated at this time. However, both staff and neighbors have concerns about the forthcoming Development Plan elements, and particular focus will be paid in Phase 2 regarding code compliance on the interplay between building size, traffic, parking, lighting, and drainage. These elements will be reviewed and discussed in greater detail in the staff reports submitted with Phase 2 of this proposal. There is a concern regarding the potential compatibility of the future proposal in regard to these requirements, but these concerns will be raised as more information becomes available in Phase 2. ANALYSIS This request has been evaluated for compatibility with the Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan, the applicable Design Standards, and legal considerations.  General Plan Review After review with the Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan, few policies apply specifically and exclusively to the Building Height Increase requests. However, the requests are compliant with elements of the General Plan that encourage the protection of "distinctive visual character and appeal" (SD.6), as well as Development Goal X, "Effective transitions between differing land uses and intensities in the community."  This is because the building is proposed and conditioned (Attachment 1) to be located between the existing sanctuary (29 feet) and the CDO High School (60 feet) resulting in minimal view impacts for neighbors to the west looking toward the mountains (See image below). The orientation of the site naturally precludes the proposed sanctuary as sited from blocking primary views of the mountains from homes to the north or south. The proposed building footprint is outlined in red; the existing sanctuary (29') is directly west, while CDO High School (60') lies further east. Residences to the north, west, and south of the facility are likely to have views of either the building or architectural parapets. Homes with an asterisk in the image above may be able to see elements of the parapet. Design Standards Review When reviewed in the context of only the Building Height Increase requests associated with Phase 1, many of the Design Standards of Addendum 1 do not apply. However, as proposed, the structure is compatible with the Design Standards by providing:  Well-varied rooflines with many building heights that serve to break up the mass and scale of the building Parapets to screen mechanical equipment and protect views Orientation minimizes impacts to primary vistas of the Catalina and Tortolita mountain ranges Distance between existing homes and new sanctuary For this phase, staff has recommended the following conditions:  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 1. 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. 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. 2. The building roof and screening parapet heights shall be restricted to the use of each space as demonstrated in Exhibit 1.3. The new building shall be positioned between the existing sanctuary to the west, and CDO High School to the east, such that the view impacts from the west looking toward the mountains are minimally impacted. 4. Legal Considerations Private School (PS) Zoning Precedent  Section 23.8.E of the Oro Valley Zoning Code specifically enables properties within PS zoning to request building height increases for gymnasiums and auditoriums (36 feet and 45 feet, respectively) without a variance from the Board of Adjustment.  The code permits this specifically because the expectation for gymnasiums and auditoriums is greater within PS zoning, and the code, rightly or wrongly, is intended to simplify the process for these requests. This process has been used for numerous other properties within the Town, often in areas without context for tall buildings:   Property Height Approved Pusch Ridge Christian Academy 36' total St. Mark's Catholic Church 45' total Resurrection Lutheran Church 25' total Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church 36' total This process allows only the applicant to appeal decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Appealed decisions go to the Town Council for consideration. Specific legal advice will be provided in Planning and Zoning Commission Executive Session. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The following public notice has been provided:  Notification to all property owners within 600 feet Notification to additional interested parties who signed in at neighborhood meetings Notification to all Homeowner's Associations Advertisement in The Daily Territorial newspaper Postings on the property Postings at Town Hall and on the Town website Two neighborhood meetings have been held, and a summary of both meetings has been provided as Attachment 3. Staff have also received additional correspondence from neighbors and residents, which have been compiled and attached as Attachment 4. While heights have been a concern at both meetings, the primary focus of the neighborhood meetings has been on factors related to the Phase 2 of this proposal, namely in concerns surrounding traffic, parking, building size, drainage, and lighting. Staff share many of these concerns, which will be reviewed for code compliance when the appropriate information is available. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION In summary, this application is being processed by Town Staff in two phases at the applicant's request:  Phase 1 (This Public Hearing) - Multiple Building Height Increase requests for a single structure, with a maximum building height of 35 feet + 5 feet for screening parapets for a total of 40 feet Phase 2 (Upcoming Public Meeting, date to be determined) - Forthcoming Development Plan submittal that will include details on building size, parking, traffic, drainage, landscaping, and more Only the building height is being evaluated in association with this Public Hearing. The Building Height Increase requests have been found compatible with the Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan and the applicable Design Standards. Both staff and neighbors have concerns about the forthcoming Development Plan elements regarding the interplay between building size, traffic, parking, lighting, and drainage. These concerns will be raised, analyzed and discussed in greater detail when the applicant submits Phase 2 of this proposal. To help achieve Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan compliance, the Planning & Zoning Commission may wish to apply the conditions in Attachment 1. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: This is a discretionary request enabling approval, approval with conditions or denial. The Planning and Zoning Commission may wish to consider This is a discretionary request enabling approval, approval with conditions or denial. The Planning and Zoning Commission may wish to consider the following motions: I MOVE to APPROVE the Building Height Increase requests for a new sanctuary building located between the existing sanctuary and the Canyon Del Oro High School, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, based on the finding it is in compliance with the applicable Design Standards, the Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan, and Oro Valley Zoning Code. OR I MOVE to DENY the Building Height Increase requests for a new sanctuary building located between the existing sanctuary and the Canyon Del Oro High School, based on the finding the proposal is incompatible with the area in accord with the Your Voice, Our Future  General Plan and Design Standards. Attachments Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval  Attachment 2 - Applicant Request Package  Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Meeting Summary  Attachment 4 - Public Comments  Presentation  D R A F T MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION January 14, 2025 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE            SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 5:00 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:Bayer Vella, Planning Manager Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Attendees: Nathan Rothschild, Attorney for the Town 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.    Motion by Commissioner William Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Robert Kellar to enter into Executive Session.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   RESUME SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M.   CALL TO ORDER Chair Clark called the meeting back to order at 6:00 p.m.   ROLL CALL Present: Robert Kellar, Commissioner  Joe Nichols, Commissioner  William Thomas, Commissioner  William Thomas, Commissioner  Sandra Wilson, Commissioner  Philip Zielinski, Commissioner  Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Vice Chair  Anna Clark, Chair Staff Present:Bayer Vella, Planning Manager David Laws, Permitting Manager Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Attendees: Melanie Barrett, Council Liaison Nathan Rothschild, Attorney for the Town   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 did not have any Planning comments, but spoke about OV's Path Forward efforts regarding the Resident Working Groups.   SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA Chair Clark announced that Agenda Item 4 will be heard first, due to the large number of residents and public speaker requests for this item.   1.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A BUILDING HEIGHT INCREASE REQUEST FOR A NEW SANCTUARY BUILDING AT ORO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA (2402255)       Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location - Meeting dates/process - Applicant's proposal - Zoning: Building heights and process - height only - View of mountains - View of proposed building - Height, size and function - Neighbor comments - Summary Paul Oland of Paradigm Land Design, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that included the following: - Previous sports ministry proposal - Focusing on more space for preaching as their congregation has grown - Proposed building with varied heights - Renderings of the proposed building Mr. Rick Huch of Seaver Franks Architects, continued the presentation: - building details for the new sanctuary - stadium seating for the auditorium - multi-purpose room Mr. Oland then continued: - View impacts from various vantage points, including existing and proposed views with screening - Comparisons between the current building proposal and the previous building proposal Church attorney Jerry Steele emphasized the following: - Only considering the height increase request tonight. - The architectural approval of the previously proposed building by the Commission. - To date, no one has offered any evidence of the significance, or not, regarding any line of sight interference with the proposed building. - What will be the standard the Commission will use to allow the church to have the 40-foot height needed for the auditorium? Will it be a legal or political standard? - This Commission has granted those same rights of height increase under the code for other religious institutions and schools. If those instances where the permissions were granted are not significantly and objectively different from this instance, then this church has the right of equal protection under the law. -Under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), it prohibits this Commission from applying any land use code that imposes a substantial burden on the church, unless the Commission has a compelling governmental interest in doing so. It would be a substantial burden for the church to redesign, engineer and construct the building differently to meet the needs of the church. Chair Clark opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in opposition to Agenda Item # 4. - Oro Valley resident Joanne Michealsen - Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris - Oro Valley resident Trindy LaForge - Oro Valley resident Ann Young - Oro Valley resident Vicky Tarris - Oro Valley resident Anthony Ferrera - Oro Valley resident Debbie Patrick - Oro Valley resident Ed Clary - Oro Valley resident Tricia Tozier - Oro Valley resident Tim Fagen - Oro Valley resident Kathleen German - Oro Valley resident Linda Frew - Sheila Lepley - Oro Valley resident Brad Brumm - Oro Valley resident Mary Topmiller - Oro Valley resident Valerie Steinbronn - Oro Valley resident Karen Steinbronn - Oro Valley resident Devin Smith The following individual spoke in support of Agenda Item #4. - Oro Valley resident Steve Solomon. Chair Clark closed the public hearing. The Commission recessed at 7:35 p.m. The Commission resumed at 7:41 p.m. Discussion ensued between the Commission, applicant and staff.    Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to deny the Building Height Increase requests for a new sanctuary building located between the existing sanctuary and the Canyon Del Oro High School, based on the finding the proposal is incompatible with the area in accord with the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan and Design Standards.    A roll call vote was taken: Commissioner Kellar - Aye Commissioner Nichols - Aye Commissioner Thomas - Aye Commissioner Wilson - Aye Commissioner Zielinski - Aye Vice Chair Outlaw Ryan - Aye Chair Clark - Aye    Vote: 7 - 0 Carried    The Commission recessed at 7:49 p.m. The Commission resumed at 7:51 p.m.   2.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 3, 2024 MEETING MINUTES       Motion by Commissioner William Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Robert Kellar to approve the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes as written.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   3.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED EXEMPTION FROM THE ROONEY RANCH PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT SIGN STANDARDS FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA IN ROONEY RANCH LOCATED AT 10775 N. ORACLE ROAD AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORACLE ROAD AND 1ST AVENUE       Senior Planning Technician Patty Hayes provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location Map - History: Current PAD sign standards - History: Current signs due to Rooney Ranch PAD - History: Rooney Ranch PAD signs - Prior PAD sign exemptions - Applicant's proposal - Summary Mike Addis of Addisign Company, spoke on the request for release from the 1998 Rooney Ranch sign program, and allowing businesses, such as the bank, to get their name identification and colors on signs. Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff. Chair Clark opened the public hearing. There were no speaker requests. Chair Clark closed the public hearing.    Motion by Commissioner Robert Kellar, seconded by Commissioner William Thomas to recommend approval of the proposed PAD Sign Exemption, for the Bank of America site at 10775 N. Oracle Road, based on a finding that the request is consistent with the Town Zoning Code.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ARCHITECTURE FOR ST. MARK'S CHURCH ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TANGERINE AND SHANNON (2402121)       Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location and background - Applicant proposal - new - Review criteria - Summary and recommendation Rick Huch with Seaver Franks, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that included the following: - Site plan change - Conceptual architecture - Conceptual floor plan - Conceptual colored elevations - Aerial view Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff.    Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to recommend approval of the proposed architecture for the St. Mark's Church expansion based on finding it is in conformance with the Design Principles and Standards of the Oro Valley Zoning Code.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   5.UPDATE REGARDING THE NEXT STEPS TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY'S NEXT 10-YEAR ACTION PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD       Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following: - Phase 2: Let's Think - Resident Working Groups - Approach - Modules - Web-based plan - Phase 2: Anticipated milestones - Summary Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff.     6.ELECTION OF CHAIR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2025    Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner William Thomas to nominate Anna Clark as the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   7.ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2025    Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Robert Kellar to nominate Kimberly Outlaw Ryan as the Planning and Zoning Vice Chair.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided an update to the next Commission and Council meetings related to Planning agenda items, as well as upcoming neighborhood meetings.   ADJOURNMENT    Motion by Commissioner William Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to adjourn the meeting.  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried    Chair Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.     I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special session of the Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 14th day of January 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. ___________________________ Jeanna Ancona Senior Office Specialist JON GILLESPIE 7144 E. Stetson Drive, Suite 300 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Phone 480.240.5641 Fax 480.505.3925 JGillespie@RoseLawGroup.com www.RoseLawGroup.com March 14, 2025 Town Council Town of Oro Valley 1100 N La Canada Drive Oro Valley, AZ 85737 RE: Request for Continuance Case No. 2402255 Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, As you know, our firm was recently engaged to work with the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (“OVCN”) regarding its pending request for a Building Height Increase within the Private Schools Zoning District (Case No. 2402255). We are appreciative of the Town Council granting our recent request to continue the hearing of our case until April 2, 2025. As we have further reviewed the case, including feedback from the Town and our neighbors, we have noted that the majority of concerns expressed by neighbors are related to the proposed expansion of OVCN’s campus, including considerations such as traffic, parking, and drainage. As these issues and concerns are not fully addressed in the current Building Height Increase request, we believe it would be best to complete a full analysis of these issues and their solutions through the Town’s formal Development Plan application process. We are therefore requesting that the Town Council grant a continuance on hearing Case No. 2402255 (Building Height Increase) for a period of 8 months, so that we can prepare and submit a formal Development Plan application that will properly address the issues and concerns being expressed by our neighbors. This will allow the Town to consider both the Building Height Increase and Development Plan details concurrently at a future hearing date, consistent with the Town’s typical practices and procedures. Granting this request will allow our team to prepare the Development Plan application package, give Town staff sufficient time to review, allow us to hold an additional neighborhood meeting(s), and then have the full Development Plan and Building Height Increase applications considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission for their recommendation. This process will provide important additional information to the Town Council to inform decisions on these applications and allow for additional opportunities to ensure both the Building Height Increase and the Development Plan requests address the needs and concerns of all community members. Thank you for your consideration of our continuance request and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Sincerely, ROSE LAW GROUP pc Jon Gillespie 2 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 OVCN height request and hope that you do not reverse their decision". Thank you. Sincerely, Rebecca, Michael Norton and family. 2 I am writing to strongly urge you to reject the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene’s (OVCN) latest request for an eight-month continuance on their Building Height Increase case (No. 2402255). This request is nothing more than a delay tactic meant to wear down the community and sidestep the Town’s previous rulings against their proposed expansion. Enough is enough. Just weeks ago, the Town generously granted OVCN an extra six weeks to allow their newly retained attorney to get up to speed. Now, with no legitimate justification, they are requesting eight more months—a blatant attempt to reset the process, drag things out indefinitely, and exhaust the time and resources of the Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the many residents who have been steadfastly opposing their expansion efforts for years. Let’s be clear: OVCN has been systematically trying to push through its expansion under various guises for a long time. Instead of accepting the Town’s decision and working within existing zoning regulations, they have continuously sought loopholes and stall tactics to circumvent proper process. Their latest maneuver—bundling the height increase request with a future Development Plan application—should not be rewarded. They had ample time to address traffic, parking, and drainage concerns before submitting their height increase request, but they deliberately chose not to. They should not now be granted nearly another year to rewrite the rules to their advantage. Moreover, this prolonged delay is unfair to the many retired homeowners in our neighborhood who invested their life savings in their properties, expecting stability, not an ongoing battle against an institution that refuses to respect community standards. It is also an undue burden on the Town’s leadership, which should not be forced to continually revisit and debate an issue that has already been addressed through a unanimous 7-0 rejection by the Planning & Zoning Commission. I strongly urge you to deny OVCN’s request for an eight-month continuance and require them to abide by the decision that was already made. The community has spoken, the Planning & Zoning Commission has ruled, and there is no reason to allow them to drag this process out further. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Kevin & Stephanie O’Neil 630 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session Item # 1. Meeting Date:02/19/2025 Requested by:Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development Submitted By:Kyle Packer, Community and Economic Development Case Number:2402255 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DENIAL OF THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR INCREASED BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES WITHIN PRIVATE SCHOOL ZONING FOR A PROPOSED NEW SANCTUARY BUILDING SITUATED NORTHEAST OF THE CALLE CONCORDIA AND CALLE BUENA VISTA INTERSECTION RECOMMENDATION: At the January 14, 2025 Special Session, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to deny the OVCN's Building Height Increase requests. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At their January 14, 2025 Special Session, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny Building Height Increase requests for a proposed sanctuary building on the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene campus northeast of the Calle Buena Vista and Calle Concordia intersection between the existing sanctuary and the Canyon Del Oro High School (Location map on right). For more information, please see the Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report (Attachment 2, and the draft Minutes (Attachment 3). As permitted through the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised (OVZCR), applicants may appeal Planning and Zoning Commission decisions. Section 22.9.C.2.c states, "i. Approvals, with or without conditions, or denials by Town staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission are final unless appealed to the Town Council. Appeals are subject to the following: a) Within twenty (20) days from the date of the decision, the applicant files an appeal to the Town Council. b) Such appeal shall be submitted in writing to the Town Clerk and shall indicate where, in the opinion of the appellant, Town staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission was in error. c) The Town Clerk shall schedule the appeal for Town Council review at their next regularly scheduled meeting. d) The Town Council shall uphold, modify or overrule the decision of Town staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission. ii. Town Council decisions shall be final." The applicant has appealed (Attachment 4) the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial in accord with the requirements of the OVZCR, this item must be heard at the next regularly scheduled Town Council Regular Session, February 19th, 2024. Further discussion and context is provided in the "Background or Detailed Information" section of this report. The extent of the Building Height Increase requests is the same as was heard at the January 14, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Special Session. Within PS zoning, 24' is allowed without additional approval. The applicant is requesting multiple greater heights for a proposed new sanctuary located immediately east of their existing facilities, with a maximum height of 40 feet which includes 35 feet for the building and 5 feet for a mechanical unit screening parapet. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: As detailed in the Planning and Zoning Commission staff report (Attachment 2) the following heights are proposed: 3/24/25, 8:02 AM Print Council Communication https://destinyhosted.com/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=5921&rev_num=0&mode=External&reloaded=true&id=67682 1/6 The proposed heights are distributed along the roofline as depicted below: Proposed Southern Elevation for Sanctuary The proposed building would be situated between the existing sanctuary and CDO High School: 3/24/25, 8:02 AM Print Council Communication https://destinyhosted.com/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=5921&rev_num=0&mode=External&reloaded=true&id=67682 2/6 Conceptual Site Plan, including proposed Sanctuary APPEAL PROCESS AND INFORMATION Regarding the applicant's appeal, the following code sections and additional information are relevant: Section 22.9.C.2.c states, i. Approvals, with or without conditions, or denials by Town staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission are final unless appealed to the Town Council. Appeals are subject to the following: a) Within twenty (20) days from the date of the decision, the applicant files an appeal to the Town Council. After the decision on January 14th, The required submittal date was February 3, 2025. The applicant met this requirement, submitting their appeal on February 3, 2025. b) Such appeal shall be submitted in writing to the Town Clerk and shall indicate where, in the opinion of the appellant, Town staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission was in error. The applicant's appeal and supplemental documents (listed below and included in Attachment 4) share where they believe the Planning and Zoning Commission errored. Responses have been provided to the following documents and their subsections as appropriate. 1. Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Appeal to Town Council, February 3, 2025 2. Petition for Building Height Increase request for a new Sanctuary building at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, February 3, 2025 3. Staff request for information, February 5, 2025 4. Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Revised Appeal to Town Council, February 10, 2025 5. Opinion Letter, February 10, 2025 Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Appeal to Town Council - Sections Titled "Constitutional Considerations" and "OVCN" 3/24/25, 8:02 AM Print Council Communication https://destinyhosted.com/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=5921&rev_num=0&mode=External&reloaded=true&id=67682 3/6 The Planning and Zoning Commission received legal advice by Executive Session; Town Council has also been provided legal advice by Executive Session. Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Appeal to Town Council - Section Titled "The Issue of Height" The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the previous height request on February 7, 2023, as part of the Rezoning to Planned Area Development item. Regarding the correlation between mass and height discussed by Town staff, the applicant's architect provided a memo dated April 12, 2024 (Attachment 5), with their Building Height Increase request. The memo states, "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. Per the 2018 IBC (International Building Code), Section 1029 Assembly, Paragraph 1029.6.2.2. Roof Height A smoke-protected seating area with a roof shall have the lowest portion of the roof deck not less than 15 feet above the highest aisle or aisle accessway. The ceiling height in the Sanctuary provides volume for sight lines from the auditorium style seating to the platform. The depth of the roof structure and low slope roofing span the length of the sanctuary above the ceiling. .... The roof has been set at a minimum height to meet the safety requirements of the 2018 IBC and accommodate the functional requirements of the Sanctuary." The architect clearly established the auditorium seating capacity is correlated to height. It follows that seating capacity is directly correlated to parking counts and traffic. This fact is pointed out to inform that a decision on building height has implications for the Development Plan phase of the project. 3/24/25, 8:02 AM Print Council Communication https://destinyhosted.com/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=5921&rev_num=0&mode=External&reloaded=true&id=67682 4/6 Conceptual floorplan provided by the applicant with the Building Height Increase requests Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Revised Appeal to Town Council - Section Titled "The 29-foot Height Offer - Recission" As part of the initial appeal, the applicant made an offer to, "adjust their height request to 29 feet", with additional clarification provided via a letter (Attachment 4, packet page 35) dated February 5, 2025 that clarified, "That concept would just be 11-feet lower according to the Oro Valley Zoning Code's stated methodology for measuring building height. This would be accomplished by making part of the structure below ground." Per the applicant's Revised Appeal dated February 10, 2025 (Attachment 4, packet page 50) this offer has been rescinded. Opinion Letter Town Council has been provided legal advice by Executive Session. c) The Town Clerk shall schedule the appeal for Town Council review at their next regularly scheduled meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting for Town Council after the applicant's submittal was February 19th, 2025, and the item has been scheduled for this meeting. d) The Town Council shall uphold, modify or overrule the decision of Town staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission. Town Council has a wide latitude regarding any potential action regarding this item. Staff provided conditions of approval for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission Special Session, which may also be considered by the Town Council (Attachment 1, and below) 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 facility 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. ii. Town Council decisions shall be final." After Town Council's decision, any further appeals on this item require court actions and proceedings. PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE Public correspondence that has been received since the January 14, 2025 Special Session has been provided as Attachment 6 FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: 1. I move to uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission denial of the Building Height Increase requests. OR 2. I move to overrule the Planning and Zoning Commission denial of the Building Height Increase requests and conditionally grant a Building Height Increase of 29 feet maximum for the building plus 5 feet for parapet only in areas necessary to fully screen mechanical equipment as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator with conditions 1, 2, and 4 in Attachment 1. OR 3. I move to overrule the Planning and Zoning Commission denial of the Building Height Increase requests and conditionally grant the Building Height Increase requests subject to the conditions in Attachment 1. 3/24/25, 8:02 AM Print Council Communication https://destinyhosted.com/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=5921&rev_num=0&mode=External&reloaded=true&id=67682 5/6 Attachments Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval Attachment 2 - 1-14-25 PZC Staff Report Attachment 3 - 1-14-25 DRAFT PZC Minutes Attachment 4 - Applicant Appeal and Clarification Letter Attachment 5 - Building Height Increase Application Packet Attachment 6 - Public Correspondence Since PZC 3/24/25, 8:02 AM Print Council Communication https://destinyhosted.com/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=5921&rev_num=0&mode=External&reloaded=true&id=67682 6/6 Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Building Height Increase Appeal Town Council April 2, 2025 1 Appeal - Town Council Public Hearing – February 19, 2025 & April 2, 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 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 & Arch. Plan) Step 1 – Building Height Exception Application Step 2 – Development Plan & Architecture Applications We are here 2 Item A, Continuance Current Process by Applicant Zoning: Private School (PS) Zoning & Building Height Process PS Zoning Height Requests & Development Plan are historically on same agenda Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church St. Mark’s Catholic Church Resurrection Lutheran Church 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 Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church - Approved PS 20,545 36’ Pusch Ridge Christian Academy - Approved PS 18,162 36’ 3 Appeal – Town Council Public Hearing – December 3, 2025 If applicant request approved, 8-month Continuance Appeal - Town Council Public Hearing – April 2, 2025 Appeal - Town Council Public Hearing Continued – February 19, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing – January 14, 2025 Town Council Public Meeting – TBD A. If denied by Commission - Current or New Building Height Request Appeal. B. Development Plan Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing – TBD A. New Building Height Request. B. Development Plan 3rd Neighborhood Meeting – TBD Formal submittal of A. New Building Height Request and B. Development Plan for staff review Current Building Height Appeal New Building Height Request and Development Plan We are here 4 Revised Process Requested by Applicant Item B, Appeal Public Hearing Appeal of January 14 Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of OVCN Building Heights Increase Per code, Town Council may “Uphold” “Overrule” “Modify” Discussion and Action Landscape Landscape Landscape Existing SanctuaryCalle Buena VistaCalle Concordia Landscape Landscape New Student Center Phase 2 – New Development Max 40’ Height 5 Applicant’s Proposal New Sanctuary & Multi-purpose Building Permitted church uses No rezoning required Heights Allowance Request Greater than 24’ in specific locations Max 40 feet sought by applicant 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 6 Sanctuary Multi-purpose Zoning: Building Heights & Process Request & process enabled in Private School (PS) Zoning – Section 23.8.E “No building shall exceed…twenty-four (24) feet. The following increased building heights are subject to Planning and Zoning Commission approval… Auditoriums up to forty -five (45) feet.” Planning & Zoning Commission Action Height requests denied at January 14, 2025 Public Hearing Appeal Per 22.9.C.2.c, appeals of Planning and Zoning Commission actions to Town Council. Applicant’s focus: Legal Considerations “The 29-foot Height Offer – Recission” “The Issue of Height” 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 7 “The Issue of Height” - Decision Factors Applicant Needs Neighbor ViewsMountain Views Seating Capacity (Traffic, parking, etc.) Other Auditorium Massing CDO HS 60’ Calle Concordia New Sanctuary 24-40’ Existing Sanctuary 29’ Catalina Mountain Sight-lines Calle Buena VistaCatalina Mountain Sight-lines Catalina Mountain Sight-lines Mountains Views 9 CDO HS 60’ CDO HS 60’ Calle Concordia New Sanctuary 24-40’Calle Buena VistaExisting Sanctuary 29’ Structure visible from existing buildings * * Structure visible from existing buildings View of Proposed Building 10 Sanctuary “Auditorium style seating” - Height, Size and Seating Capacity “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.” 11 Multi-purpose SpaceSanctuary 40’ Height 37’ Height CDO HS 60’ Calle Concordia New Sanctuary 24-40’ Existing Sanctuary 29’Calle Buena VistaSeating Capacity & Mass tied to Offsite Impacts (Traffic, Parking, View etc.) 12 Neighbor Comments Step 1: Building Height Views from homes Building mass & impacts of increased seating capacity (Traffic, parking etc.) Step 2: Development Plan and Architecture Area character (historic, large lot, horse properties etc.)Challenges of current level of activityExtent of site coverage TrafficDrainageParkingLandscaping & heat island effectNoise Landscape Landscape Landscape Existing SanctuaryCalle Buena VistaCalle Concordia Landscape Landscape New Student Center Phase 2 – New Development Max 40’ Height 13 Summary Factors Low impact on mountain views Mitigating screening from select homes Auditorium height impacts building size and capacity: Mass Traffic Parking Key Proposed Conditions Increased height only in areas identified Building placement only in areas identified Screening of parking areas 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 14 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. 15 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 16 Background 1986 – Original Church 1997 (Sanctuary Expansion) Board of Adjustment grants 29’ height 2001, 2017 (Sanctuary Expansions) 2020-2025 (Proposed Rezoning) Sports facility concept 2024 - 2025 (New Non-Rezoning Proposal) New sanctuary & multi-purpose space Student center Maintenance building Previous Rezoning Proposal Current Non-Rezoning Proposal Development Area Existing Sanctuary Existing Sanctuary 17    Town Council Regular Session 3. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office Department:Town Clerk's Office SUBJECT: Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A)(5) regarding discussions with designated representatives of the public body to consider its position and instructions regarding negotiations with employee organizations regarding salaries or compensation RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to go into Executive Session. Attachments No file(s) attached.    Town Council Regular Session 3. Meeting Date:04/02/2025   Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office Department:Town Clerk's Office SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO NEGOTIATIONS WITH EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING SALARIES OR COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to... Attachments No file(s) attached.