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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Development Review Board - 1/9/2007 MINUTES ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD REGULAR SESSION January 9, 2007 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mike Zinkin, Chair John Buette Harold Kandetzke Tom Gribb Scott Leska Shelley Solomon ABSENT: Marc Panas, Vice-Chair PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Zinkin led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO AUDIENCE No speakers. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2006 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Kandetzke and seconded by John Buette to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2006, as submitted. MOTION carried, 6-0. CONSENT AGENDA A. OV13-06-50, W. John Gabb, Architect, representing Fred T. Slone, requests architectural approval for a custom home at 1717 W. Kitty Hawk Way in the La Cholla Airpark, located on the southeast corner of North Kachina Drive and West Kitty Hawk Way. OV130650.DRB.RPT EXHIBIT A MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb and seconded by Harold Kandetzke to approve OV13-06-50, item A with conditions as listed in Exhibit A. MOTION carried, 6-0. REGULAR AGENDA 1. OV13-06-51, Ted McGuire-Tommy Taylor LLC., request approval of commercial architecture for Lot#4 in the Sunrise Office Park, located at 8315 N. Oracle Road. DRB 1-9-07M MOTION: A motion was made by Mike Zinkin, Chair to move Item 1 to the end of the Regular Agenda with no objections. MOTION carried, 6-0. 2. OV13-06-19D, David Malin, representing Vestar Development Co., requests architectural approval of Shops 38, Major 39, Shops 40, and Shops 43 along Oracle Road within 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. DRB Report Vestar 1-09-07 David Malin, Vestar Development, 2425 E. Camelback Road Suite 750 in Phoenix 85716. Mr. Malin gave a brief update of the project. Vestar met in Tucson and went over the art plan. The plant and tree salvage program will begin on January 15th with a ground breaking scheduled for March 15th. Grading should begin sometime between March 15th and the beginning of April. Wayne Silberschlag 4400 E. Broadway in Tucson presented an overview of building group four: -Master Architectural Concept Plan -Theme Evolution -Material and color palette -Site Plan -Front and Rear elevations -Hardscape and landscape Member Solomon asked if there has been any thought of opening the backs of restaurants to the views of the Catalina Mountains. The applicant stated that most of the restaurants will have kitchens in the back, but this could be discussed with the prospective tenant. Member Gribb questioned the building elevations of various shops. Shop 38 at the north elevation shows a blank wall. The applicant showed slides of the rear elevation and explained that the area in question is a loading dock. Mr. Gribb questioned the blank wall at building 43. The applicant explained that the wall will be visible for a few years, but the tree canopy will eventually cover the area in question. Mr. Zinkin expressed concern about the sun exposure and asked if there is a difference between this building group and the building group at Oracle with regard to the sun protection. The applicant showed the DRB slides of the location in question and noted that the site is behind a building canopy and the location's tenant has not been determined. The applicant explained that there is a canopy along shops 38 and major 49. The canopy runs across the front of the building. Mr. Zinkin continued with the rear of the building and stated that this area is the most exposed portion and is very visible to Oracle Road. Mr. Zinkin asked if the applicant would consider making this view more appealing. The applicant agreed to put some type of lattice and vine if room permits. The applicant stated that there is a 30 foot landscape buffer. Mr. Zinkin again expressed concern with the view from Oracle Road and asked if it is possible to break up the blank walls. The applicant agreed to do more architecture design to the building. Mr. Zinkin asked staff what needed to be done to insure that what had been requested is done. Bayer Vella, Principal Planner, suggested the additions be added to Exhibit A. Member Leska, referring to the area of P20, suggested that faux windows be replicated in the areas of concern. Member Solomon requested that a conservation theme be added to the project. The applicant responded that they are working on a public art display that will include some type of solar paneling. Bayer Vella, Principal Planner, introduced the staff report into record. Staff is reccommending approval. Mr. Vella stated that any conditions to Exhibit A be spelled out in a manner that is enforceable. Member Gribb suggested that the DRB allow staff to address the applicant and Mr. Zinkin requested that the discussion take place immediately. Chairman Zinkin called for a 20 minute recess. Recess 6:40P.M. Reconvene 7:01 P.M. Mr. Silberschlag showed the DRB an overhead slide of a variety of graphics that have been agreed upon with staff. MOTION: A motion was made by Scott Leska and seconded by Harold Kandetzke to approve OV13-06-19D with conditions in Exhibit A and the added graphics as shown. MOTION carried, 6-0. 1. OV13-06-51, Ted McGuire-Tommy Taylor LLC., request approval of commercial architecture for Lot#4 in the Sunrise Office Park, located at 8315 N. Oracle Road. DRB 1-9-07M Item 1 was moved to follow Item 3, in order to allow the applicant to review conditions in Exhibit A with Town Staff. Ted Mcguire has viewed and discussed the proposed conditions with the Planning department. Member Gribb asked for the comparison of the architecture of this building to others on site. The applicant responded that the building fits in architecturally with the other buildings in the area. Mr. Gribb questioned Exhibit A and the exposed ladder. Bayer Vella, Principal Planner, introduced the staff report into record and reviewed: -Existing conditions -Color palette -Elevations -Integration with surrounding sites -Staff's recommended approval. Mr. Gribb asked if there is adequate parking for the site. Mr. Vella responded that this proposal was approved by Pima County and Oro Valley annexed after that approval. The proposal does meet with Pima County code. Mr. Gribb asks if the applicant is willing to screen the ladder. The Applicant stated that if it can be done he is willing to screen the two areas in question, but does question the screen's effectiveness. MOTION: A motion was made by John Buette and seconded by Harold Kandetzke to approve OV13-06-51 with conditions listed in Exhibit A, and a minor amendment to item 3, shall include the words "and the steel ladder" after electrical equipment in sentence 1. The ladder to be screened with the material shown. The six foot wall is applicable to the utility. MOTION carried, 6-0. 3. Discussion regarding the Sign Sub-committee's purpose. The chair will open this item for public input. Mr. Zinkin lead the discussion with regard to the purpose of the Sign Committee. Mr. Vella informed the DRB of the Sign Committee's history and stated the Sign Committee will have bylaws and a mission statement. Several members expressed concern over the lack of communication. Bill Adler, 10720 N. Eagle Eye Place in Oro Valley. Mr. Adler stated that the mission statement of the Sign Committee was to save time. The board was established to insure sign code compliance. Code compliance was the only mission of the committee. Mr. Vella suggested that the month of February be used to develop the bylaws and then revisit this discussion at a later date. No action was taken. PLANNING AND ZONING UPDATE Bayer Vella, Principal Planner, notified the DRB of a tour that Planning and Zoning will be taking to the Phoenix area. Mr. Vella continued and informed the DRB that beginning February 15th and every week thereafter through March 22nd, there will be CPI classes on Thursday nights. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Kandetzke and seconded by John Buette to adjourn at 8:02p.m. MOTION carried, 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Deanna Ruiz Recording Secretary