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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Development Review Board - 1/10/2006 MINUTES OF THE ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY,JANUARY 10, 2006 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 NORTH LA CANADA DRIVE **A TTENTION—PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NO RECORDING FOR THIS MEETING. CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mary Caswell, Chair Dan Sturmon,Vice Chair John Buette,Member Harold Kandetzke,Member Marc Panas,Member Mike Zinkin,Member David Johnson,Member ALSO PRESENT: Conny Culver, Council Member Helen Dankwerth, Council Member David Andrews, Assistant Town Manager Brent Sinclair, Community Development Director Melinda Garrahan, Town Attorney Bayer Vella, Principal Planner Joe Andrews, Civil Attorney Paul Keesler, Division Review Manager Jonathan Lew, Planning Technician David Ronquillo, Senior Planner Jill Manion-Farrar, Planner Margaret Fischer, Recording Secretary 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 2 of 11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO AUDIENCE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 19, 2005 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MOTION: Member Zinkin MOVED to approve the minutes with the correction to the motion count for OV 13-05-39, should be 5-1 instead of 5-0. Member Kandetzke SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 0V13-05-39, AF STERLING HOMEBUILDERS REQUESTS ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL OF 4 MODEL HOMES FOR RIVERS EDGE LOTS 70-102, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAMBERT LANE EAST OF THE HIGHLANDS MOBILE HOME PARK, PARCEL # 224-28-1400. Robert Brock, 629 W. Naranja Dr, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737, showed a graphic of 33 lots. He described the 4 models with varying elevations, two Santa Fe styles. Mr. Brock informed the Board that AF Sterling is a Southern Arizona company which uses earth tone colors as their trademark. Jonathan Lew introduced the staff report into the record. MOTION Member Kandetzke MOVED to approve OV 13-05-39, models 2036B, 2300, 2462, and 3301 for Lots 70-102 in Rivers Edge subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Member Zinkin SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 2. OV13-05-15A, ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS, REPRESENTING STEAM PUMP VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, REQUESTS APPROVAL OF REVISED ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS FOR THE WINGATE HOTEL TO BE BUILT WITHIN PHASE II OF THE STEAM PUMP VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF ORACLE ROAD AND HANLEY BOULEVARD ON THE WEST SIDE OF ORACLE ROAD, PARCEL 220-08-001 Mike Patel, Associated Architects, 12 South Rolling Hills, CA 90274,presented his report. David Ronquillo introduced the staff report into the record. F:\MTNUTES\DRB\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 3 of 11 MOTION Member Buette MOVED to approve OV 13-05-15A, revised architectural elevations for the Wingate Hotel within Phase II of the Steam Pump Village Development, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Member Kandetzke SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 3. OV13-05-43, SEAVER FRANKS, REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNER, REQUESTS APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURE FOR LA RESERVE VILLAS, A 49 LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED WITHIN THE LA RESERVE PAD ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PUSCH WILDERNESS DRIVE AND NORTH BUCK RIDGE DRIVE (ADJACENT TO THE FOOTHILLS BUSINESS PARK), PARCEL 220-08-008K Michael Wright, Seaver Franks Architects, 2552 N. Alvernon Way, representing Pusch View Properties, presented his report. Jill Manion-Farrar introduced the staff report into the record. Vice Chair Sturmon asked if applicant agreed or not with condition #4 regarding the garage doors. Ms. Manion-Farrar replied that this project was a new development at the time and the palatte had not been updated. Mr. Vella informed the Board that the garages submitted was before the palette update and condition 3 and 4 would have to be modified to the copper doors. Mr. Vella also stated that the issue with condition 2 was about seeking insurance with variety in streetscape so models are not next to each other with the same elevation and roof type will vary with options. Member Kandetzke asked the applicant if he could provide assurance. Mr. Wright answered affirmatively. MOTION Member Kandetzke MOVED to approve OV 13-05-43, models Al-A4, B-B2, C and D for La Reserve Villas subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A and with modifications to condition 2 that all roof tops must vary every 3 units, striking conditions 3 and 4 and condition 5 reflectivity change . Vice Chair Sturmon SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 6- 1 (Panas). 4. PUBLIC HEARING: OV12-05-25A, THE WLB GROUP, REPRESENTING PEPPERVINER HOMES INC., REQUESTS APPROVAL OF A GRADING EXCEPTION FOR A 69 LOT SUBDIVISION WITHIN ROONEY RANCH AREA F:\MINUTES\DRB12006101-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 4 of 11 Z, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NARANJA DRIVE AND FIRST AVENUE, PARCEL 220-09-0160 A representative from the WLB group presented their report. Paul Keesler introduced the staff report into the record. Member Panas asked if grading would be done prior to approval. Mr. Keesler replied no. CALL TO AUDIENCE Bill Adler, 10720 N. Eagle Eye Place, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737, stated that mass grading is not the issue, more homes and more money for the town. Mr. Adler recommended denial of the request. MOTION Member Panas MOVED to recommend approval of OV 12-05- 25A, Grading Exception Request for Rooney Ranch Parcel Z, with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Member Buette SECONDED. Motion carried 7-0. Recess: 4:40 p.m. Reconvene: 5:30 p.m. Executive Session: 5:30 p.m. Adjourn Executive Session: 5:53 p.m. ORDER: CALL TO 6:00 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA 5. PRESENTATION ON LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION— "HOME RULE" OPTION MOTION Member Zinkin MOVED to move this item to the next meeting. Vice Chair Sturmon SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 6. OV12-04-30, DAVID MALIN,REPRESENTING VESTAR DEVELOPMENT CO., REQUESTS APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRELIMINARY PLAT INVOLVING A 114 ACRE SHOPPING CENTER KNOWN AS THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE, LOCATED WITHIN RANCHO VISTOSO NEIGHBORHOOD 4 AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE TANGERINE AND ORACLE ROAD INTERSECTION, PARCELS NUMBERS 21920052M, 22004006F, AND 22004008R F:\MINUTES\DRB\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 5 of 11 Mary Beth Savel, Lewis and Roca, 101 South Church Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 presented her report. Ms. Savel explained that she will talk about the proposal that is before the DRB and look at some background on the project and project site, discuss the community outreach process that they have gone through and then specifically go through the Development Plan approval, Master Landscape Plan approval, and review of the ORSCOD/RV PAD Trade areas. Who is Vestar: • Privately held real estate development company • Emphasizing development in Arizona and California • Award winning open air retail centers including Desert Ridge Marketplace • Vestar develops and manages its own developments—built for the long term Project Background: • Goal to create a unique, attractive & diverse signature destination for Oro Valley. • Located in Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 4- "designated for regional shopping" • 110+ acre site • 880,000+ sq.ft • Uses include commercial,retail, entertainment, restaurant, office and public safety Site Features Affecting Development: • Unusual boomerang shape • Topography—significantly lower than surroundings • Entire site significantly disturbed Community Outreach: • 9 Neighborhood Leadership Group Meetings • 4 Community-Wide Open Houses • Bus Tours for Neighborhood Leadership Group and Development Review Board • Surveyed Tenant Suggestions—590 surveys submitted • Other Community Meetings such — Annual Catalina Shadows HOA, Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Sun City Vistoso, and the Rancho Vistoso Board Ms. Savel stated that through the community outreach process a number of things changed: o Reversed buildings to face Big Wash—the buildings will now be facing west towards Big Wash and the back of the buildings will be facing Tangerine and Oracle Roads. o Added trail system & trailhead o Expanded pedestrian linkages F:\MINUTES\DRB\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 6 of 11 o Enhanced project screening with landscaping o Incorporated existing Town water facilities ° Added 7.5 acres of Central Open Space—which is a key center piece of the entire site which is a unique feature that is no other Vestar project. o Redesigned traffic circulation o Added central transit stop o Implemented roof& surface water harvesting ° Added an on-site police substation o Committed to mesquite bosque watering system ° Developed grading/dust control program ° Distinct &unique architectural design tailored to Oro Valley o Loading zone screening o Adopted strategy to reduce lighting at night Proposed Site Plan after Community Outreach and Town Consultation: • 113.9 acres • 884,580 sf building area • 17.8% lot coverage Vehicular Circulation: Minimize community impact and maximize community convenience • Landscaping,berms, overlapping walls to buffer light, noise, activity • Truck routes behind stores • Shared parking per OVZCR to reduce parking fields • Clustered parking in zones • Integrated pedestrian/bicycle access • Parking access every 300' • Redesign dual right turn lanes exiting at Tangerine & Oracle • Add dual right turn eastbound entering at Tangerine • Expand access roads around the theater and north shopping cluster to improve drop-off and circulation; remove PAD 29 • Shift NE access road south to accommodate loop road turn lane Loop Road: • 2 Traffic lights • Signage • Reduced speed limits to be enforced by OVPD • Colored/textured concrete crossings • 5 Speed tables Pedestrian Circulation: • Extensive shade canopy • Sidewalks connecting buildings and open space • ADA compliant spacing F:\M1NUTES\DR.B\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 7 of 11 • Colored pavers for pedestrians Grading: • To be completed in 1St phase—approximately 3 to 4 month process • Drainage plan to control run-off and site Drainage (1%min) • Grading mitigation plan including watering and dg cover to control dust after grading Central Open Space: • Fully functional riparian area including site-appropriate vegetation for shading • 7.5 acres • Braided streambed to hold l0yr flood event • Natural contours and boulder outcroppings • 5ft walkways with seating • Subject to conservation easement • Plant palette designed to match Riparian Restoration area plant palette Member Johnson asked about the pedestrian access, where is it and is there a significant grade difference to the Central Open Space and Transit Center. Ms. Savel replied that the Transit Center has multiple pedestrian connections to both with out a significant grad change. Chair Caswell asked about the access to/from office buildings to the west, if it is right in / right out. Ms. Savel replied that full turning movements are planned. The roadway has greater flexibility, right in/right out would be too limiting. Chair Caswell asked about the distance. Ms. Savel replied 350 to 400 feet. Mr. Keesler stated that right in and right out might create hardships on users of the road. Mr. Keesler also stated that they need to ensure site visibility requirements. This should alleviate any concerns regarding safety. Member Panas asked if there would be dual lanes north and south. Ms. Savel replied that it is safer with 2 left turn lanes. Member Zinkin asked how a 18 wheeler would get through. Ms. Savel replied that larger trucks will have access to the back of buildings. Ms. Savel continued with her presentation. F:\MINUTES\DRB\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 8 of 11 Master Landscape Plan: Process: • Establishes overall landscape theme for Oro Valley Marketplace • Creates approved plant palette for all future landscaping • Creates overall scheme for water harvesting and irrigation • Provides general guidelines for future specific landscape plans Parking Areas: • Landscaping designed to break-up the parking expanse • Expanded landscape aisles every 6th parking row • Meandering shaded paths in expanded aisles • Shaded seating areas • Colored/textured concrete crossings Shade Opportunities: • Overlapping tree canopy along trail system and pedestrian walkways • Ramadas, porches,porticos • Transit stop and trail head shade canopies • Central Open Space • Salvaged mature trees transplanted on site Oracle Entry Landscaping • Special plant palette matching existing Oracle road vegetation (Velvet Mesquite, Foothills Palo Verde and Giant Saguaro) • 3:1 planting ratio per ORSCOD trade • Designed to create an attractive signature entrance Water Harvesting: • 5 million gallons annually • 100 million gallons in 20 years Member Johnson asked about storm water filtration and outdoor misting system if it was going to be captured water. Ms. Savel replied no, that there was no extensive misting system RV PAD Open Space Trade (Goal To preserve meaningful contiguous open space) Proposal: • Trade 1.8 acres of previously disturbed area in the south to the north (1:1) • Expand and consolidate open space in less disturbed northern section, capture heaviest water flow, narrow road crossing and reduce fragmentation • Grade area to recreate natural grade and contouring for riparian functioning RV PAD Natural Area Trade (Goal: To preserve open space along roadways): F:\M1NUTES\DRB\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 9 of 11 Issue: • Limited quality vegetation in existing 1.6 acre setback not visible from roadway Proposal: • Relocate entire 1.6 acres to NW corner • Consolidate with additional riparian area in NW corner • Increase natural buffer area between project and Big Wash highly visible from Tangerine ORSCOD Trade (Goal: To preserve significant vegetation as viewed from Oracle Road): Issue: • Existing vegetation not visible below road grade. Proposal: • Salvage, relocate and mitigate vegetation to highly visible Oracle road entry area • Increase vegetation density to 3:1 ratio for trees; 5:1 ratio for under story plants • Use 36" or 48"box trees Bayer Vella introduced the staff report into the record. Member Panas asked for clarification of the distance between lights. Mr. Vella replied 350 to 400 feet. Member Zinkin asked if staff is encouraging the proposed trades. Mr. Vella replied yes with the conditions in Exhibit B. Member Zinkin inquired about office spaces 3, 4 and 6, if there was enough parking or was there too much store front. Mr. Keesler replied that staff is comfortable, but not sure of parking. Mr. Vella stated that it meets code in this particular area. Recess: 7:40 p.m. Reconvene: 7:53 p.m. CALL TO AUDIENCE Bill Adler, 10720 North Eagle Eye Place, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737. Mr. Adler stated that he agrees that the land is zoned properly, but he is concerned with the policies of the General Plan. Mr. Adler stated that he does not believe this is in compliance with the General Plan. Mr. Adler stated that he feels the loading zones are inappropriate. F:\MINUTES\DRB\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 10 of 11 Paul Kapperman, CEO Northwest Medical Center, 1551 East Tangerine Road, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737. Mr. Kapperman stated that he is pleased with the outcome of the Oro Valley Marketplace, Police Substation and Bus Station. Tim Booth, Manager, Hilton El Conquistador, 10,000 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 (residence 150 W. Saddlehorn Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85737). Mr. Booth statd that this project will help bring more revenue into the area and he is very please with Vestar. Mr. Booth stated that he is very much in favor of the project. Lyra Done, 1554 W. Carmel Point, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. Ms. Done stated that she is in support of Vestar Water Harvesting, because we need to preserve the water supply. Ms. Done stated that harvesting 100 million gallons of water over 20 years, Vestar should be welcome. Lois Nagy, 245 W. Greenock Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737, stated that she is in favor of the project. Dick Johnson, 10151 N. Invervary, Oro Valley, AZ 85737, stated that he is in favor of the project and feels Oro Valley is in significant need of revenue and this project will be a wonderful addition to the community. Joan Hull, 14380 N. Choctaw, Oro Valley, AZ 85737, stated that she supports the project 100%. Stephen Mashek, 12659 N. Morgan Ranch Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85737, stated that he has been a resident for 2 years and he is impressed with the environmental and traffic impact. Mr. Mashek stated that he would like to live in Oro Valley for many years. In response to a question from Chair Caswell, Mr. Vella stated that all issues pertaining to the General Plan, Parking Code and Design Guidelines have been addressed. MOTION Member Zinkin MOVED to approve 3 trades proposed. Member Kandetzke SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION Member Panas MOVED to recommend approval of OV 12-04-30, Development Plan/Preliminary Plat for Oro Valley Marketplace, subject to the conditions specified in Exhibit B. Member Buette SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 7. OV12-04-30, DAVID MALIN, REPRESENTING VESTAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, REQUESTS REVIEW OF A MASTER LANDSCAPE PLAN SUBMITTAL INVOLVING A 114 ACRE RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER TO BE KNOWN AS THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE, LOCATED WITHIN RANCHO VISTOSO NEIGHBORHOOD 4 AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE TANGERINE AND ORACLE ROADS INTERSECTION, PARCELS #'S 21920052M, 22004006F,AND 22004008R. F:\MINUTES\DRB\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06 01/10/06 Development Review Board Minutes Page 11 of 11 Member Zinkin stated that he only sees 2 saguaros on the site. Somebody replied, there are saguaros within ORSCOD. MOTION Member Buette MOVED to approve, OV12-04-30, Master Landscape Plan for Oro Valley Marketplace, with the conditions specified in Exhibit B. Member Kandetzke SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. STAFF REPORT ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Panas MOVED to adjourn the January 9, 2006 Development Review Board Meeting Regular Session at 8:24 p.m. Member Zinkin SECONDED. Motion carried 6-0. Respectfully submitted by, Jennifer Jones for Margaret Fischer Recording Secretary F:\MINUTES\DRB\2006\01-10-06 Draft Minutes.doc Approved on 02-16-06