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ORO VALLEY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chairman Dino Sakellar
Vice Chair Richard Luckett
Member Gil Alexander
Member Nathan Basken
Member Rachel Childers
Member Kit Donley
Member Richard Eggerding
Member David Atler
ABSENT: Member Harold Linton
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 comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Review and/or approval of the July 26, 2011, Conceptual Design Review Board
meeting minutes.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Richard Luckett and seconded by Member
Richard Eggerding to Approve the July 26, 2011 Conceptual Design Review Board
meeting minutes.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Model Home Architecture for Hohokam Mesa Subdivision in Rancho Vistoso
Neighborhood 6, Lots 1-128, located in proximity to the southeast corner of
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Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Moore Road, OVI 311-10
Matt Michels, Senior Planner, represented the following:
Conceptual Architecture Review
Location Map: Vistoso Town Center
- Site Map
- Context: Adjacent to Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve
- Context: Nearby Homes
-Applicant's Proposal 4 Single Story Models
- 1999 Design Guidelines
- Conditions of Approval Attachment#4
-Architectural Design Principles
Design Elements to Meet Design Guidelines & Principles
- Summary
Member Luckett doesn't see how the developer can position fifty foot wide homes on
sixty foot wide lots with side entry garages. None of the examples show side entry
garages, and he understands that is something the applicant is proposing. The general
note section mentions La Cholla Air Park, and went on comment that
the subdivision was nowhere near La Cholla Air Park. Member Alexander mentioned
that the proposed site was within a mile and a half of La Cholla Air Park.
Member Luckett asked why the homes were not staggered and stated the subdivision is
going to have a row of houses in a straight line. Mr. Michels said there is supposed to
be twenty to thirty foot setbacks in a staggered arrangement.
Member Luckett also commented that there is no shading provided to the left, right and
back elevations and there is an energy requirement in this Town. These are just plain
flat sides of stucco that he finds unattractive. A standing seam metal roof is a
requirement for this style of home, according to the Southwest Territorial and what is
being proposed is flat clay tile.
Member Luckett continued that the Board was given a task to bring better quality
architecture to this community and he doesn't believe these are going to do it. Mr.
Luckett also suggested adding a condition, "to provide shading elements on the left,
right and rear elevations providing adequate solar shading of windows". This would add
some architectural detail to the windows of these homes and would help with energy
conservation.
Chairman Sakellar asked if there are existing homes in the subdivision. Mr. Michels
responded no, this subdivision was approved some time ago. The only homes are to
the south. Chairman Sakellar asked Mr. Michels if the nearby subdivisions are similar
to the elevations and detail to the homes being proposed for this site. Mr. Michels
commented that the flat roofs of the nearby subdivisions are more traditional in keeping
with the southwest theme that is encouraged with the Design Guidelines.
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Michael Del Castillo, representing Richmond American Homes, presented a brief history
of the proposed site.
Member Eggerding asked the applicant if he saw the recommendations being
proposed. Mr. Del Castillo responded that he has reviewed the recommendations.
Member Luckett asked the applicant if he was an Oro Valley resident. Mr. Del Castillo
responded yes. Member Luckett commented that he does not see these homes fitting
into Oro Valley with what the applicant has presented to the board. The elevations are
lacking reference to solar energy conservation. Member Luckett went on to comment
that the applicant did do a fine job defining and detailing the front elevation, but the
other three sides are flat stucco and there is no articulation.
Member Eggerding commented that he is disappointed with what is being proposed
because it does not represent the core values of the community.
Mr. Williams would like to suggest as part of the architectural approval, that
the subdivision walls match the archaeological preservation wall.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Richard Luckett and seconded by Member
Richard Eggerding to deny model home architectural elevation, colors, and materials for
Richmond American Homes "Dominic, "Delaney", "Daniel", "Denise", "Drew", "Daphne",
"Devon, and "Dillon", as shown in Attachment#1 and 2, for the Hohokam Mesa
Subdivision Lots 1-6, 15-19, 47-63, and 71-107, 0V1311-10.
Member Eggerding withdrew his second.
Motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member oil Alexander and seconded by Member
Richard Eggerding to continue model home architectural elevation, colors, and
materials for Richmond American Homes"Dominic, "Delaney", "Daniel", "Denise",
"Drew", "Daphne", "Devon, and "Diilion", as shown in Attachment#1 and 2, for the
Hohokam Mesa Subdivision Lots 1-6, 15-19, 47-63, and 71-107, 0V1311-10. As well
as to include the following:
- The suggestion from staff to match the archaeological preservation walls to the
subdivision walls.
- An addition to attachment number four to include all models and all elevations to
provide stone veneer.
- To provide shading elements on the left, right and rear elevations providing accurate
solar shading of windows, as applicable.
- Adding an element to the stucco at the windowsill height all the way around the
building.
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Chairman Sakellar commented that the board is all in agreement that the side
elevations, especially on a two story or high pitched elevations can use enhancement.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
2. Request for approval of Conceptual Site Design and Conceptual Architectural
Design for Casa de la Luz Hospice, a medical services provider. Two new
buildings and the remodeling of an existing building are proposed at 7750 and
7740 N. Oracle Road on the east side Oracle Road north of W. Suffolk Drive.
OV1211-02.
CONCEPTUAL SITE DESIGN
Karen Berchtold, Senior Planner, presented the following:
Request
- Location Map
- Context Map
- Conceptual Review
- Site Plan Proposal
- Conceptual Site Design Principles
-Addendum A Design Standards
- Entry Points
- Public Input
- Summary
Member Atler asked if the driveways to the south connecting to the existing parking
area can be opened up. Ms. Berchtold responded yes.
Member Alexander asked if there is enough parking for the executive and conference
buildings. Ms. Berchtold responded the conference building is for training of staff.
David Williams, Planning Division Manager, commented that the site is adequately
parked based on the information available.
Kevin Hall, Cypress Civil Development, representing the applicant, gave a brief
overview of the proposal.
Member Alexander asked if the courtyard was all concrete with very little landscape
added. Mr. Hall responded it is all concrete with set back off the buildings in order to tie
in the sidewalks, there is landscape planned for all the voided areas around the
courtyard.
Mr. Hall commented that the applicant will adequately address the conditions on the
west side, the island that projects out to the north end of the parking area. The island
will come out further to deter people from trying to make the turnaround into the one
way drive to the north, along with signage indicating the one way driveway. In addition,
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the northern most parking spaces to the west bay will be striped should vehicles need to
turn around.
Chairman Sakellar opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Becker, Oro Valley resident, stated she attended the neighborhood meeting
where a similar site plan was presented. She and others from the Suffolks Hills
Neighborhood Association requested the dumpsters be located on the west side of the
development. Everything else being proposed seem to be congruent with what was
discussed at the neighborhood meeting.
Chairman Sakellar closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Richard Luckett and seconded by Member
Richard Eggerding to approve with conditions, Conceptual Site Plan for Casa de la Luz,
subject to the conditions of Part I of Exhibit"A" and the applicant needs to verify there is
a five foot setback from the property line.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
CONCEPUTAL ARCHITECTURE
Karen Berchtold, Senior Planner, presented the following:
- Request
- Neighborhood Context
- Existing Architecture
- Conceptual Architecture
- Conceptual Architecture Design Principles
Addendum "A" Design Standards
- Summary
Member Basken commented that the courtyard in general seems like unutilized space.
Ron Verduchi, representing CDG Architects, commented on the lighting on the
property.
Member Basken commented there is an awkward alignment from the executive building
to the conference building. Mr. Verduchi commented unfortunately, how the site lays
out, there had to be slight transitions in grade.
Member Luckett commented on the following:
- The roof form does not match the plan.
It is unfortunate that the applicant has not addressed the west elevation from the street
side.
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- There is no shading provided for any of the windows.
- He doubts that a two or three foot high perapet will screen the mechanical units.
Chairman Sakellar opened public hearing.
Jennifer Becker, Oro Valley resident, stated she was strongly opposed the presentation
from staff. The two buildings at the bottom of the picture that staff presented were built
around 1960. There is more development that was recently built behind the Pella
building that are more attractive, yet no residential structures are shown. Ms. Becker
commented she does support the board's suggestion of using covered walk ways and
does not support taller parapets around the buildings.
Chairman Sakellar closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Richard Luckett and seconded by Member
Richard Eggerding to recommend approval with conditions, Conceptual Architecture for
Casa del la Luz, subject to the attached conditions and the addition of the following:
1. Covered walk ways.
2. Articulate the west elevation.
3. Shade elements to the window structure.
4. Part II, number seven, change should to shall.
5. Site lighting sensitive to neighbors.
6. Part II, number 11, intended to show the west elevation.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
3. Planning Manager Update - (Informational Only)
David Williams, Planning Manager, presented the following:
- Neighborhood Meeting, September 19 for Desert Sky Subdivision to allow two story
homes.
- Current occupancy rates for apartment complexes in Oro Valley.
APA Conference September 28th through 30th.
- Next CDRB meeting will include St. Mark Church for conceptual site plan.
- The board recommended approval on two master sign programs, the Council
approved both the Steam Pump Village and Noble Hops.
- On Council's agenda will be outdoor display.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Member David Atler and seconded by Member
Nathan Basken to adjourn the Conceptual Design Review Board meeting at 8:41 p.m.
MOTION carried, 8-0.
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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 13th day of September 2011. I further certify that the meeting was duly called
and held and that a quorum was present.
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