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ORO VALLEY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 11, 2011
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M.
Chair Sakellar called the Conceptual Design Review Board meeting to order at
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chairman Dino Sakellar
Vice Chair Richard Luckett
Member Gil Alexander
Member David Atler
Member Rachel Childers
Member Kit Donley
Member Richard Eggerding
Member Harold Linton
ABSENT: Member Nathan Basken
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Sakellar led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
Chairman Sakellar opened and closed the call to the audience without
comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Review and/or approval of the August 9, 2011, Conceptual Design Review
Board meeting minutes.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Gil Alexander and seconded by
Member Rachel Childers to approve the August 9, 2011, Conceptual Design
Review Board meeting minutes.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
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2. Conceptual Site Plan and Conceptual Architecture for St. Mark Catholic
Church, located on the southeast corner of Tangerine Road and Shannon
Road.
Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented the following:
- Context Map
- Conceptual Review
- Overview of Proposal
- Conceptual Site Design Principles
- Overall Conceptual Site Plan
- Conceptual Site Plan - Proposed Building Heights
- Overall Conceptual Landscape Plan
- Phase I Conceptual Landscape Plan
- Mitigation of Neighborhood Concerns
-Addendum A-Provide well defined major entrances to establish unified project
identity and sense of arrival
-Addendum A- Create protected outdoor gathering spaces
- Public Input
- Summary/Recommendation
Member Linton asked if the project being proposed was a voluntary submission
on the part of the church because it is outside of the Oro Valley boundaries. Mr.
Michels clarified that the project is within the Town of Oro Valley boundaries.
Member Atler was curious if the project is required to construct the multi-use
path. Mr. Laws responded that the Town is okay with the applicant submitting an
in-lieu fee. The applicant will be required to submit an estimate from their
engineer, staff will have to approve the estimate with the funds being applied to
the Tangerine project. Member Atler inquired why a variance is not required. Mr.
Michels stated that staff has determined that a variance along Tangerine Road is
not necessary.
Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented the following
- Request
- Conceptual Architecture
- Conceptual Architectural Design Principles
- North &West Elevations
- Samples of Materials
- Design Principle: All facades shall be fully articulated
- Public input
- Summary/Recommendation
Mitch Lorenz, from ML2 Consulting, representing the applicant, presented the
following:
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- Contents of Presentation
- Conceptual Design Coordination
- Conceptual Site Layout
Chad Daines, Principal Planner, clarified that phase one architecture was only
being proposed and the expansion areas are not included in the packet material.
The sanctuary expansion will have to return before the board for conceptual
approval.
Cliff True, from BCDM Architecture, presented the designs for the building:
- Facade Articulation
- Building size & mass
- Building material & colors
- Design Intent
Member Alexander commented that phase one B and C walls are plain and
asked whether something could be done about it. Mr. Lorenz responded that he
is confident that something can be done to break up the mass with a simple
design such as scored EFTS.
Member Eggerding commented that this is one of the finest additions to the Town
that he has seen in the twenty-four years he has been here.
Member Luckett commented that this is a fine project, the articulation of all the
surfaces is done very nicely. Member Luckett added that he has a problem with
the darker colors on the body of the building. The lighter colors would be more
symbolic and a better representation of a religious facility of this quality. Member
Luckett asked the applicant if they would have a problem reversing the colors.
Mr. True replied that there were three stucco colors that were being utilized and
the darkest is used along the base and along the elements that come up along
the transepts.
Chairman Sakellar opened the public hearing.
Bill Rodman, Oro Valley resident, commented on the traffic associated with the
church. One of Mr. Rodman's concerns is the new left turn lane going into the
main entrance butting up into the existing left turn lane that goes into the existing
entrance. Another of his concerns is the 2,100 square foot metal roof.
Chairman Sakellar closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member David Atler and seconded by Vice
Chair Richard Luckett to recommend approval of the Conceptual Site Plan for the
St. Mark Catholic Church, subject to the conditions of Part I in attachment#1.
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Mr. Dairies suggested a recommendation to the motion striking condition number
I of Attachment 1, Conditions of Approval, Planning, relevant to the variance.
Member Alter and Member Luckett both accepted the suggested amendment.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Richard Luckett and seconded by
Member David Atter to recommend approval with conditions, the Conceptual
Architecture for St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, subject to the
conditions in Part II in attachment#1 and add a condition that the applicant works
with staff on other color combinations to have a lighter body of work.
Member Eggerding commented on his confusion regarding Mr. Luckett's
comments about the colors. He doesn't totally disagree but was wondering
about the magnitude of effort required to comply with the motion. Chairman
clarified that the intent is for the applicant to look at and study lighter color
combinations with staff.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
3. Revised Architectural elevations for La Canada Hills Animal Hospital,
located in proximity to La Canada Drive and Lambert Road.
Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented the following:
- Commercial Architecture
- Location Map
- Site Plan
- Existing Development- Lot 4 & 5
-Approved North, East &West Elevations
Revised North, East &West Elevations
-Approved vs. Revised North &West Elevations
- Colors & Material
- Findings/Recommendation
Member Luckett inquired whether the project being proposed was currently under
construction. Mr. Michels responded that the project was under construction.
Evan Eglin, representing Eglin/Cohen Architects, presented the following:
- Existing Development- Lot 4 & 5
- Client dislikes previous proposed tower
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Member Luckett stated the tower is unnecessary and suggested raising the
architectural feature three masonry units higher.
Member Linton asked staff if the tower like structure will be a requirement for
future buildings. Mr. Dairies stated that staff was recommending some type of
vertical element to emphasize the building entrance and define the corner of the
building.
Member Luckett commented that architectural elevations are very deceptive.
Chairman SakeHar opened the public hearing.
Mary Ann Bolsor, non-resident and owner of building, commented that towers are
a prevalent thing in Oro Valley and she was unhappy with the previous proposal
which included the tower. The new proposal is tasteful and preserves the level of
design the Board wants in Oro Valley.
Chairman SakeNar closed the public hearing.
Member Eggerding commented that upon reflection he has changed his mind
and was willing to go along with the applicant.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Richard Luckett and seconded by
Member Rachel Childers to approve revised architectural elevations for La
Canada Animal Hospital on Lot 1, Mercado at Canada Hills to include the
condition that staff approves another architecture element be designed in place
of the tower, as approved by staff OVI 311..06A.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
Chairman Sakellar asked for Member Luckett's opinion. Member Luckett stated
that both designs would be acceptable.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Gil Alexander and seconded by
Member Harold Linton to Amend the previous motion to add the condition that
staff approves another architecture element be designed in place of the tower, as
approved by staff.
Member Eggerding commented his concern was the construction has started on
the building, staff has to review and how long will this take.
Mr. Williams commented that the applicant is submitting plans either way, so
there is not a timing issue here. It just effects what staff is reviewing. If the
Board requires no changes then staff receives plans as shown.
MOTION carried, 6-2 with Vice Chair Richard Luckett, and Member Richard
Eggerding opposed.
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Mr. Williams clarified the motion, that staff has the authority to approve a revised
design to include some vertical element.
4. Planning Manager Update - (Informational Only)
David Williams, Planning Manager, presented the following:
Introduction of Chad Daines, lead staff person for the CDRB starting November
2011.
-The Commission met on October 5th, and considered a PAD Amendment for
apartments in Rancho Visotoso. The Commission recommended approval to
allow the apartments with a vote of 3-1.
- Staff has been busy with General Plan Amendments and wrapping up a series
of neighborhood meetings. The General Plan Amendments will be heard by
the Commission on November 1st and 15th.
- Community Academy starts October 13th.
- Staff is finalizing materials for outdoor display and A-frame allowances,
approved by Town Council on September 21st.
CDRB will be having a Study Session November 8th. The Council Liaison
would like to speak to the Board, procedures, roles and protocols, and what's
working and what's not.
CDRB recommended approval to Town Council on Casa de La Luz in
September, Council did accept the recommendation and approved the project.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Gil Alexander and seconded by
Member Rachel Childers to Adjourn the meeting at 7:53 P.M.
Prepared by:
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Roseanne Flores
Recording Secretary
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the
minutes of the regular session of the Conceptual Design Review Board of Oro
Valley, Arizona held on the 10th day of October 2011. I further certify that the
meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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