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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Development Review Board - 12/12/2006 MINUTES OF THE ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY,DECEMBER 12,2006 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 NORTH LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mike Zinkin,Chair Marc Panas,Vice-Chair John Buette,Member Harold Kandetzke,Member Tom Gribb,Member Scott Leska,Member Shelley Solomon,Member ALSO PRESENT: Paul Loomis,Mayor Terry Parrish,Vice Mayor K.C. Carter,Councilperson Al Kunisch,Councilperson Barry Gillaspie,Councilperson Helen Dankwerth,Councilperson Bayer Vella,Principal Planner Joe Andrews,Civil Attorney Deanna Ruiz,Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 12/12/20)6 Development Review Board Minutes Page 2 of 8 CALL TO AUDIENCE Bill Adler, 10720 N.Eagle Eye in Oro Valley. Mr. Adler requests that each member of the DRB send a message to the Town Council explaining the members' interpretation of the building code. Mr. Adler states that it is important that Town Council know how each member feels about the proposal(Vestar). REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 14, 2006, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MINUTES. MOTION: Member Leska MOVED to approve the minutes with corrections. Member Kandetzke SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA A. OV13-06-48,Soloway Designs,representing Raymond and Rebecca Willenberg, requests architectural approval for a custom home on Lot 51 of Stone Canyon I, located on the northwest corner of Hohokam Village Place and Tortolita Mountain Drive,Parcel 219-19-3730. The proposed home is 8,269 square feet and 30 feet in height. MOTION: Member Panas MOVED to approve Consent Agenda Item A. OV 13-06-48, Soloway Designs, representing Raymond and Rebecca Willenberg, a custom home on Lot 51 of Stone Canyon I, located on the northwest corner of Hohokam Village Place and Tortolita Mountain Drive, Parcel 219-19-3730 subject to conditions listed in Exhibit A. Member Gribb SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0 REGULAR AGENDA 1. OV 12-04-30,David Malin, representing Vestar Development Co., requests landscape plan approval for 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 Roads intersection. F:\MIN[_TF,S\DR.B\1.2-12-06.doc. Minutes 1.2-12-2006 12/12/2006 Development Review Board Minutes Page 3 of 8 David Malin,2425 E. Camelback Road Suite 750 Phoenix,Arizona. Mr. Malin gives a brief status of the proposed plan,stating that the Pima County Board of Supervisors gave approval for the restoration of 77 acres that is adjacent to their site. Hardy Laskin,Laskin and Associates 5112 N.40th Suite 202 Phoenix,Arizona 85018. Mr. Laskin presents the DRB with an overview of: • Location Map • Current status and history • Future Plans • Background • Regulatory Plan • Landscape Site Plan • Buffer yard Mr.Laskin explains that the riparian area,which is over 7 acres,will use 400 salvaged trees and 3000 native plant material. The parking areas will have minimum 24 inch box trees that will provide shading. Shaded pedestrian walkways and shaded seating areas have been included along with textured concrete. The open area will contain 525 salvaged trees. Mr. Laskin continues with: • Water Harvesting • Plant palette • Trail System • Landscape Plan • Central Open Space Member Buette asks who will maintain the landscape. The applicant replies the landscape will be maintained by the Master Developer. Member Gribb asks for approximate height of 24 and 36 inch boxed trees. The applicant responds that size depends on the species of tree. Member Gribb also notes the absence of saguaros. The applicant explains that there will be over 70 saguaros in the landscape. Member Leska questions the height of the trees in the Oracle and Tangerine scenic corridor. The applicant states the trees in the corridors will be all 24 inch boxed trees,approximately 7-10 feet high. Mr.Leska asks the applicant how many shaded parking spaces the plan provides. The applicant is unsure of the exact number. The applicant explains that the nurseries for salvaged trees will be located on site and automatically irrigated. The nurseries or growers will receive a requested quantity and will grow that particular species so that when they are brought to the site the plant has grown to the appropriate size. FAM IN[_TE:S\DR13\I2-12-06 doe Minutes 12.12-2006 12/12/2006 Development Review Board Minutes Page 4 of 8 Mr.Leska asks where the onsite nurseries will be. The applicant responds that the ideal area would be an area of land that is not scheduled to be developed in the near future. Member Solomon asks if any thought has been given to any unforeseen climate change. The applicant replies that all of the plants being used are native to our climate. Chairman Zinkin asks for clarification on the location of the saguaros and the maintenance of the saguaros. The applicant responds that the saguaros will be maintained and replanted if necessary as with any other tree or shrub. Mr. Leska asks if there is a non-potable water system. Joe Andrews,Civil Attorney,responds that this series of questioning is for the Water Department. Member Solomon asks if there will be any grass.The applicant responds that there has been no discussion of grass. Bayer Vella,Principal Planner introduces the staff report into record and states that staff recommends approval subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Member Panas asks if there are any site visibility triangle issues within the site. Mr.Vella responds that staff has focused on the underlying bushes to assure that they don't have the potential to become an issue. Mr.Panas asks about the safety of the riparian area and staff states that Oro Valley Police have reviewed the plan and do not anticipate any issues. Member Gribb notices the parking island areas are lined in a row,he asks if consideration has been given to staggering the islands. Mr.Vella responds that staff was trying to create a curtain of vegetation. Chairman Zinkin acknowledges that Councilmember Gillespie,Kunisch,and Dankwerth are present along with Mayor Loomis. I j Deleted:he parking areas will have CALL TO THE AUDIENCE Opened and closed with no comment. MOTION: Member Buette MOVED to approve OV 12-04-30, Oro Valley Marketplace Landscape and irrigation plan, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A, Member Leska SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. F:\MINVMS\DRB\12-12-06.doe Minutes 12-12-2006 12/12/2006 Development Review Board Minutes Page 5 of 8 2. OV13-06-47, Brekenridge Group Architects & Planners, representing the Golder Ranch Fire District, request approval of architectural elevations for the Golder Ranch Fire Station, located in proximity to the northwest corner of La Canada and Lambert Lane,Parcel 224-25-023D. Terry Lee of the Breckenridge Group,700 N. Stone Ave in Tucson 85705. Bayer Vella,Principal Planner requests a recess. Chairman Zinkin calls for a recess. Recess: 6:50 p.m. Reconvene: 6:55 p.m. Patrick Abel,Operations Chief,Golder Ranch Fire,3885 E. Golder Ranch Drive 85739. Mr.Abel gives a brief history as to why this particular site was chosen. Mr.Lee returns to present the development plan. Tom Wright of the Breckenridge Group, 700 N. Stone Ave in Tucson 85705. Mr. Wright reviews: • Elevations • Entries • Color Palette • Reflectivity • Landscape Member Buette asks if an agreement has been reached with the neighbors with regard to the wall height. Mr.Lee replies that the developer has added landscape along the buffer. Member Buette states the explanation provided by Mr.Abel was helpful. Member Leska questions the viewshed and how it compares to the buildings currently on the site. Mr. Wright approaches the screen to point out the ridge that surrounds the proposed development and it is surrounded by hills. He continues, stating that the proposed building will be visible briefly as you travel north on La Canada. The elevations will help to screen the proposed building. Mr. Zinkin asks if any discussion has taken place with the developer of the area west of the FAM INI_-TES\DRB\1.2-12-06.doc Minutes 12-:12-2006 12/12/2006 Development Review Board Minutes Page 6 of 8 proposed site. The applicant states the area in question will not be affected by the proposed building because of the hill. The hill will hide the proposed building. Mr. Leska asks if it would be possible to break up the straight line that appears at the top of the building. The discussion continues with DRB members citing various opinions about the proposed building's appearance. Mr. Abel states that the building will be very well hidden. He also gives an overview of the proposed artwork that will be located on the building. Mr. Lee shows a sloping area and how the landscape will be done very heavily as to hide the building. Member Solomon asks if any thought had been given to solar panels.The applicant responds no. Bayer Vella, Principal Planner introduces the staff report into record, adding that the buildings already established in that area have very similar roof lines. Mr. Vella reviews: • Location • Compatibility with the surrounding area • Visibility Mr.Vella states the proposed plan meets zoning guidelines and the general plan. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE: Mr. Bill Adler, 10720 N. Eagle Eye Place makes request of the DRB that any antenna be hidden or made"stealth." The applicant informs all parties that there are no antenna on the roof and what is visible are ladders that are required by OSHA. MOTION: Member Leska MOVED to approve OV 13-06-47, Brekenridge Group Architects & Planners, architectural elevations for the Golder Ranch Fire Station located in proximity to the northwest corner of La Canada and Lambert Lane, parcel 224-25-023D, subject to conditions listed in Exhibit A. Member Solomon SECONDED the motion. The discussion continues as Member Buette recalls the Fire Chief saying there will be no antennas on the roof top. FAM INLITFS\DR.B\I2-I2-06.doc Minutes 1.2-I2-2006 12/12/2006 Development Review Board Minutes Page 7 of 8 Member Kandetzke states he is pleased with the effort made by the parties involved to get approval of the neighborhood. The discussion continues regarding ladders on the building and options to conceal them. Mr.Lee approaches to ask the DRB if they would prefer the ladders be placed on the west side of the building. Mr. Zinkin makes a friendly amendment to move the ladders to the west elevation. The amendment is accepted. Member Kandetzke states the west elevation is facing vacant land and asks when the land is developed will this be visible to the newly developed tenants. Mr.Vella states this would not be visible. Motion carries 7-0 with the added friendly amendment, that the ladders be moved to the west elevation of the building. 3. Selection of a Development Review Board representative to attend the December 20, 2006 Town Council meeting. The aim is to provide information, if requested, regarding the Board's recommendations for the Oro Valley Marketplace sign applications Member Buette asks that the next DRB agenda include a discussion of the purpose of the Sign Committee. The DRB has a discussion with no action taken. PLANNING&ZONING UPDATE Bayer Vella discusses • Congratulates Members Zinkin and Solomon on completion of the Planning Institute • An advanced CPI series of 6 classes will begin in February. Member Kandetzke thanks Deanna Ruiz for the change in the menu. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Panes MOVED to adjourn the December 12, 2006 Development Review Board Meeting Regular Session at 8:07 p.m. Member Buette SECONDED the motion. Motion carried 7-0. RAI MUTES\L.)R.B\12-12-06.doc. Minutes 12-12-2006 12/12/2006 Development Review Board Minutes Page 8 of 8 Respectfully submitted by: Deanna Ruiz, Recording Secretary ':\MIN[_TFS`DR.Fi':12-12-06.doe Minutes 12-12-2006