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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Development Review Board - 4/10/2007 MINUTES ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD REGULAR SESSION April 10, 2007 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER 6:00p.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 Chairman Zinkin led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO AUDIENCE Open and closed without comment. MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb and seconded by Harold Kandetzke adjourn into Executive Session. MOTION carried, 6-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to ARS § 38-431.03 (A)(3) & (A)(4), Consultation with the Town Attorney for Legal Advice and Discussion regarding the standards applicable to OV12-86-09G, Psomas, representing Electronic Communities, request for approval of a preliminary plat for Pusch Ridge at La Reserve lots 1-12, located within the La Reserve Planned Area Development Chairman Zinkin asked to remove Consent Agenda Item C and place it on the Regular Agenda. Member Kandetzke requested to remove Consent Agenda Item B and place it on the Regular Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 13, 2007 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MINUTES. MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Kandetzke and seconded by Shelley Solomon to approve as written. MOTION carried, 6-0. REGULAR AGENDA B. OV13-07-04, Swoger Drafting, representing Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Thornton, requests approval of architecture elevations for a custom home, located on Lot #327 within the Catalina Shadows Estates Subdivision Phase 4, 1649 E. Moonshroud Drive. The applicant is requesting architectural approval for a custom home in the Catalina Shadows Phase 4. The zoning is Pima County CR-3. If you have any questions about this project, contact Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner at 229.4822 or mmichels@orovalley.net Mr. Kandetzke asked staff to explain the 56% garage dominance. Matt Michaels, OV Senior Planner, stated that the 50% garage ratio is a design guideline and not a requirement. Mr. Michaels continued and explained that this site is a built out subdivision and given the constraints of the site and consulting with the owner and his designer it has been determined by staff that this is a reasonable solution. Mr. Michaels stated that although the plan does not meet the specific guideline is does improve the area. Mr. Michaels explained that nearly every house in the area has greater garage dominance. Mr. Michaels continued and stated that in terms of design, the Oro Valley standards as written today are used, even though this is an older subdivision, anything new before Planning and Zoning is reviewed against the Towns current code. Mr. Michaels did not have an exact number of houses in the subdivision but stated this home site was one of hundreds in the area. MOTION: A motion was made by John Buette and seconded by Scott Leska to approve OV-13-07-04 subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. MOTION carried, 4-2 with Harold Kandetzke, and Shelley Solomon opposed. C. OV13-07-06, W. John Gabb, Architect, representing the Chens, requests architectural approval for a custom home on Lot 114 in the Canada Hills subdivision, located at 10845 N. Summer Moon Place, Parcel 224-26-6910. The proposal consists of a 9,375 square foot home on a 38,371 square foot lot. The home is two stories with a maximum height of 25'. Please contact Jill Manion-Farrar, OV Planner, at 229-4814 or jmanion- farrar@orovalley.net for additional information on this item. Chairman Zinkin wanted to acknowledge that staff member Jill Manion-Farrar would be leaving the Town of Oro Valley. He stated on behalf of the DRB Members it was a pleasure working with her and everyone wished her the best of luck. Member Kandetzke asked why a fence height was not specified in Exhibit A. Jill Manion-Farrar, OV Planner, explained that the maximum height requirement of 6 feet would be applied. MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Kandetzke and seconded by Shelley Solomon to approve OV13-07-06 with the conditions in Exhibit A and an added condition that would include a height standard for the screened walls at the discretion of staff. MOTION carried, 6-0. 1. OV12-05-40, Robert Page Architect, representing Jana and Brian Davies, request approval of development and landscape plans for a new 5,626 square feet office building, located at 7780 N. Oracle Road, directly east of the Oracle Crossing development. The parcel number is 225-51-0130. The application is for a new building, located directly behind the existing building. The site is zoned R-S Residential Service District. If you have any questions about this project, contact Pamela J. Pelletier, Planner at 229.4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net Robert Page 2102 N. Country Club Road #9 in Tucson. Mr. Page asked the DRB to be allowed to present both items 1 and 2. Mr. Page presented the location of the existing building and the proposed site. Mr. Page continued and reviewed; Front facade renovations Tile for roofing Decorative dumpster gates. Stone pavers and the cement finish. Elevations Courtyards Member Buette asked the applicant if the building would be individually metered and if the space would be leased or sold to future tenants. Mr. Page responded that the site will be individually metered for electric, one meter will be used for water and the site would be leased to tenants. Mr. Buette asked for clarification of the covered walkways. Mr. Page responded that the porches are covered and would connect the buildings in a U-shape. Member Solomon asked about signage. Mr. Page responded that they plan on placing numbers on the buildings and then a type of directory sign. Member Gribb appreciated the idea of having a courtyard and questioned staff about the parking lot. Paul Keesler, Development Review Manager explained that this development will have low use and there will be adequate room to turn around. The Applicant stated that this development is not zoned for restaurants. Mr. Zinkin expressed concern that the development has one dumpster and the possible uses of the building that has a loading zone. Pamela Pelletier, OV Planner presented the staff report and gave a brief history of the site. Mrs. Pelletier reviewed the following; Expansion Clause Development Plan and Expansion Neighborhood compatibility Landscape Plan Mrs. Pelletier stated that staff recommended approval with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Mrs. Pelletier moved on and presented the architecture and reviewed the color palette, materials and elevations. Mrs. Pelletier stated that staff recommended approval for the architecture plan. Member Kandetzke asked staff to clarify the square footage. Staff responded that 5600 square feet is the total for all buildings. Mr. Kandetzke asked staff to review the drainage. Paul Keesler, Development Review Manager, stated that the primary pattern of the drainage is east to west until it reaches a centralized catch basin, the Town cannot require the applicant to retro fit the first flush treatment to an existing building. Mr. Keesler explained water that drains out to Oracle Road will be from the existing pattern; the newly developed area will not drain onto Oracle Road. Mr. Kandetzke requested that staff clarify the vehicle access and maneuverability for the proposed development. Mr. Keesler responded, by code the development is required to have access for a 30 foot truck. The amount of pavement in the proposal is adequate. Member Buette asked if sprinklers would be required through out all of the buildings including those already existing. Staff responded that the language applies to the four proposed buildings not to the existing buildings. Mr. Buette asked if the 25% rule applied to parking, lighting and loading why sprinklers would be excluded. Bayer Vella, OV Principal Planner, responded there are 3 entirely different codes involved. Landscaping and parking are governed by Oro Valley Zoning Code Requirements. Improvements to buildings must follow rules set by the International Building Code and the Fire Code. Mrs. Pelletier reviewed the Landscape Plan and highlighted the buffer yards stating that, in staff's opinion, the buffer yards are adequate to shield the neighbors. Member Kandetzke asked if the proposal meets the open space requirement. Staff affirmed. MOTION: A motion was made by Scott Leska and seconded by John Buette approve OV12-05-40 with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. MOTION carried, 6-0. 2. OV13-07-02, Robert Page Architect, representing Jana and Brian Davies, request approval of architecture elevations for plans for a new 5,626 square feet office building, located at 7780 N. Oracle Road, directly east of the Oracle Crossing development. The parcel number is 225-51-0130. The application is for commercial architecture for a new building, located directly behind the existing building. The site is zoned R-S Residential Service District. If you have any questions about this project, contact Pamela J. Pelletier, Planner at 229.4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Kandetzke and seconded by Shelley Solomon approve OV13-07-02 with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Member Gribb stated that he was not pleased with the architecture of the existing building. MOTION carried, 6-0. 3. 0V12-86-09G, Psomas, representing Electronic Communities, request approval of a preliminary plat for Pusch Ridge at La Reserve lots 1-12, located within the La Reserve Planned Area Development. The parcel numbers are: 220-11-037A, 005A, 0070, 0080, 009A, 0110, 0120, 013A and 0150. The subdivision will consist of single family homes. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817 or dronquillo@orovalley.net Valerie Feuer, Psomas, 800 E. Wetmore. The Applicant reviewed the following; Pusch Ridge lots 1-12. The location and original 11 lots The background and total subdivision area that allows for 15.52 acres of open space. David Ronquillo, Senior Planner presented the staff report and reviewed the project site and the surrounding area. Mr. Ronquillo stated that staff recommended approval. Chairman Zinkin asked if roadways would be asphalt or concrete. The Applicant replied the developer is planning to use colored concrete pavers. Mr. Ronquillo explained the process of native plant preservation and stated the developer will meet the Zoning Code Native Plant Preservation Requirement. Mr. Donald Gibson, 1931 E. Buck Ridge Place. Mr. Gibson stated concern for the intersection of Pusch Wilderness Drive and the bridge. Mr. Gibson felt that a stop sign was needed at the bridge and Pusch Wilderness Drive, which is now Ponticello Drive. Mr. Keesler stated that he has received calls from the existing neighbors in the area. The Town will communicate the concerns with the applicant and they will discuss remedies. Mr. Keesler continued and stated the applicant has been working with the Town and public safety is part of the PAD requirement and is one of the areas being worked on. MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Kandetzke and seconded by John Buette to forward OV12-86-09G to Town Council for review, noting Mr. Donald Gibson's safety concerns regarding the roads leading into the development and the possible need for a stop sign. MOTION carried, 6-0. 4. Progress Report, Development Review Board Subcommittee Work Drafting Updated Rules and Operating Procedures. A progress report will be provided. No action may be taken on this item. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Bayer Vella, OV Principal Planner, at (520) 229-4810 or bvella@orovalley.net Bayer Vella, Principal Planner, reviewed the progress made by the DRB Subcommittee and stated June 2007 is the tentative completion date of the new DRB bylaws. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Kandetzke and seconded by Mike Zinkin, Chair to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. MOTION carried, 6-0.