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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (2035)Town Council Regular and Budget Study Session May 6, 2026 Upcoming Meeting Announcements Upcoming Meetings Meetings are subject to change. Check the Town website for meeting status. Water Utility Commission Regular Session May 11 at 5:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Budget and Finance Commission May 19 at 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Parks and Recreation Advisory Board May 19 at 6:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Town Council Regular Session May 20 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 4 Mayor and Council Reports 6 Mayor and Council Reports Town Manager’s Report Upcoming Events Celebrate OV Concert Series – FREE Steam Pump Ranch Friday, May 8 6 – 8:30 p.m. Band: Barnaby and the Butcher Food Truck: 23 Spices Friday, May 15 6 – 8:30 p.m. Band: Southern Reins Band Food Truck: Mutts Premium Franks and Sausages Movies on the Lawn Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center Saturday, May 16 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Movie: Zootopia 2 (2025) Join us for a family-friendly movie night at the Community & Rec Center. The movie will start shortly after sundown behind the facility near the golf driving range. Town Council Regular Session May 6, 2026 10 Public Hearing for the Oro Valley’s Path Forward General Plan Town Council May 6, 2026 2026 11 Thank you Oro Valley Residents! Online visits 69,183 Postcards mailed 141 Events or meetings 1,736 Newsletter subscribers360 Posters distributed96 Roadway signs 50,642 3,016 4 5,582 Online contributions Drafts reviewed by the community 3,769 Post-it® notes comments 26 10,700+ Resident contributions Articles & ads 143 Videos or Podcasts Surveys completed 269 Social media posts 12 OV’s Path Forward A resident created plan that must be approved by residents Creates a roadmap guiding town decisions over the next 10 years If approved by the voters, it will replace the Town’s current general plan Final Resident Recommended Draft Multiple reviews and discussions with residents No significant changes in direction from 60% or 90% draft Planning and Zoning Commission recommended adoption “The plan far exceeds that of the state [requirements] and is more appropriately focused on building a community that is a neighborhood of caring neighbors. Good job!” “I can see that my voice was heard.” ---Oro Valley residents and stakeholders Development •Transportation •Housing •Land Use Economy •Town Finances •Employment and Businesses •Tourism The Residents’ Plan - Topics Reflects resident values and priorities for all major topics that influence Oro Valley’s quality of life. Community •Public Safety •Character, Arts, and Culture •Parks, Recreation, and Trails Sustainability •Environment •Climate and Energy •Water Resources and Conservation The Residents’ Plan – Key Themes Values •Public safety •Outdoor lifestyle •Scenic views and natural environment Aspirations •Business attraction and retention •Gathering spaces •Park and recreational amenities Balance •Varying perspectives •Needs of a diverse community (e.g., housing types) The process starts and ends with residents. Resident Driven-Process Community Engagement Plan (January – Sept. 2023) •Residents helped create a brand that resonated with the community •Residents helped plan the methods and tools to engage the community Phase 1: Let’s Talk (Oct. 2023 – Dec. 2024) •Residents shared their values, priorities, and expectations for Oro Valley’s future •Residents improved the vision statement and guiding principles Phase 2: Let’s Think (Jan. 2025 – June 2026) •Residents set a specific course of action to fulfill their vision for the future •Residents reviewed multiple drafts of the Plan Phase 3: Residents Decide (July – Nov. 2026) •Residents will vote on the plan in November Over 10,700 resident comments produce the draft plan! 16 Phase 1: Let’s Talk Over 9,000 comments summarized into the Vision and Guiding Principles. Reviewed by residents to establish the foundation of the plan 4 Resident Working Groups 17 Phase 2: Let’s Think Multiple resident reviews and discussions to produce a Final Resident Recommended Draft 100+ Resident Participants 29 Meetings 12 Community Events 1000+ Comments The Final Resident Recommended Draft •Multiple resident reviews: •Clarified actions, filled gaps, and improved accuracy •Ensured the plan is cohesive •Affirm it reflects their values and priorities •Resident Working Group discussions: •Met twice in December to further discuss housing, gathering spaces, performing arts center, and views •Achieved consensus on all aspects of the Plan except the policies related to views •Town Department review: •Help make sure changes still meet residents' intent •State and local agencies review: •Facilitated regional planning •Updated data and maps •Conversations with the Arizona State Land Dept. Meticulous effort to achieve resident consensus. “Thank you again for listening and for all your hard work on this comprehensive plan.” “Excellent work. Good involvement of the community.” “Really appreciate the tremendous patience and friendliness exhibited by the city planners to engage with the public, plus absolute reliability and integrity in eliciting and capturing comments and fulfilling any promised follow-up during meetings!” ---Oro Valley residents and stakeholders “We appreciate how often the Town has updated us about the plan. Oro Valley sets the bar high for others.” Planning and Zoning Commission •Expanding telecommunications and broadband services •Aims to take a proactive approach to addressing lack of service north of Tangerine Road •Promotion of public hearings and the vote •Exceed state law requirements •More extensive community engagement will commence with Phase 3: Residents Decide •Resident support for sustainable practices •Plan focuses on climate, energy, and water conservation more than previous plans •Recommended adoption of Oro Valley’s Path Forward without any changes Recent feedback from the Town Council •Potential changes for consideration •Response to Council comments received on 4/22/2026 •Maintain residents’ intent while improving accuracy and clarity •Performing Arts Center action •Remove reference to a feasibility study being conducted separate from the Town •Clarify community outreach includes surveys and other methods to determine community support •Central Gathering Space actions •Remove language that identifies the property on Push View Lane and Oracle as “town-owned” •OV Trails Connect action •Add a new action to ensure the plan is monitored and implemented Summary and Recommendation 1000s of residents shared their voices to create and review the Plan Planning and Zoning Commission recommended adoption Next steps: Town Council adoption signifies the plan is ready to be placed on the November 2026 ballot Phase 3: Residents Decide - Extensive community engagement to raise awareness and educate the community The process and product has centered on ensuring resident ownership of the Plan. Potential Changes Performing Arts action: A nonprofit is studying its feasibility and has undertaken all aspects of establishing a center. The center is expected to be financially self-sustaining and independent from the Town. Any additional Town support is dependent on further community outreach and capacity AND MAJORITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED THROUGH A ROBUST COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES SURVEYS AND OTHER METHODS. Central Gathering Spaces actions: 283: Unify the Oro Valley Marketplace, Steam Pump Village, Steam Pump Ranch, Rooney Ranch, Catalina State Park, San Dorado, and FUTURE PRIVATE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF the adjacent town-owned property ADJACENT TO PUSH VIEW LANE AND ORACLE by: Promoting and marketing the area as a district; Developing wayfinding and visitor information to raise awareness about community gathering spaces, retail, restaurant, and service options. 284: "Create a central gathering area on a Town-owned property like Steam Pump Ranch or the property adjacent to Push View Lane and Oracle Road by: selecting a main gathering area; establishing a unique atmosphere by incorporating public art, accentuating views, implementing distinct architecture, and amenities that attract local and regional visitors of all ages; increasing walkability and connections to the loop, multi-use path, trails, and other pedestrian/cyclist routes; incorporating space for events, arts, cultural activities, and day-and-nighttime entertainment options; providing shade and other amenities to improve the outdoor experience." OV Trails Connect action: MONITOR AND IMPLEMENT THE OV TRAILS CONNECT, TRAILS AND PATHS PLAN. Views Guiding Principle and Goal Guiding Principle 60% Draft Accepted by the Town Council 90% and Final Resident Recommended Draft Protect mountain views. •Honor the community's preference for 1-2 story buildings and acceptance for 3-story buildings on appropriate sites. •Limit building heights to no more than 3-stories for residential uses and facilities, like senior care •Create effective transitions between varying building heights •Mitigate the appearance of building scale and bulk through design Conserve highly valued community views. •Honor the preferences for 1-2 story buildings and acceptance for 3- story buildings on appropriate sites. •Limit building heights to no more than 3 stories for residential uses and facilities, like senior care. •Create effective transitions between varying building heights. •Mitigate the appearance of larger buildings (scale and mass) through design. Goal Ensure mountain views are protected through the development process.Ensure views are conserved through the development process. Views Policies and Actions Policies 60% Draft Accepted by the Town Council, 90% Draft, and the Final Resident Recommended Draft •Policy 1:Limit 2-3 story apartment communities to targeted sites along major roads that are near commercial areas and significantly distant from single-family residential. •Policy 2:Restrict rezoning requests for residential (e.g.,apartments)and common commercial service uses like senior care or self-storage,to a maximum of 3 stories. •Policy 3:Consider additional height requests for highly significant and unique non-residential employment,or revenue- generating uses (like the hospital,primary employers,or hotels) in areas where topography mitigates view impacts. •Policy 4:Create transitions between varying building heights by positioning taller buildings away from existing homes and on lower areas of the site. Actions 268:Identify appropriate locations for 2-3 story apartment communities that are: •In proximity to Oracle Road with pedestrian access to shops,services, employment areas,and transportation options. •Separated from existing single-family subdivisions by enhancing setbacks unless a physical barrier exists,such as topography,washes,roadway.etc. 269:Maintaining existing building height requirements for: •Commercial and tech-park zoning districts •Oracle Road and Tangerine Road scenic corridors Town Council Regular Session May 6, 2026 Town Council Budget Study Session May 6, 2026