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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Development Review Board - 6/4/2007 MINUTES ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD REGULAR SESSION June 4, 2007 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER 6:00p.m. Chairman Zinkin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mike Zinkin, Chair Tom Gribb Harold Kandetzke Shelley Solomon ABSENT: Marc Panas, Vice-Chair John Buette Scott Leska PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Zinkin led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Review and approval of the May 8, 2007 Development Review Board minutes. MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb and seconded by Harold Kandetzke to approve the May, 2007, Development Review Board minutes as submitted. MOTION carried, 4-0. REGULAR AGENDA CALL TO AUDIENCE Bill Adler, 10720 N. Eagle Eye Place. Mr. Adler stated that the town needs to move towards landscaping that requires less water, using plants that become self sufficient. 1. OV12-05-35A, Advantech Facility Design Inc., representing Beverly Harold, 06/04/08 Minutes, Development Review Board 2 requests approval of a revision to the approved landscape plans for the Vistoso Memorial Chapel, located at the corner of Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Vistoso Commerce Loop. The parcel number is 223-02-017N. The request is to revise the landscape plan by adding berms and additional landscaping and removing extra screen wall. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier at 229.4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. Johnathan Prusner of Novak Environmental, 4574 N. 1st Ave. Ste. 100, Tucson. The Applicant presented slide illustrations showing the proposed landscape pp changes. The applicant requested the walls previously approved be replaced with 42" berms. The berms would be along both sides of the frontage and would provide screening. Member Kandetzke asked why the client wanted to replace the walls; the Applicant responded that there were several issues including cost, excess dirt on the site and appearance. Pamela Pelletier, OV Planner, presented the staff report into record. Mrs. Pelletier reviewed the following: Approved landscape plan Proposed landscape plan Color Palette Mrs. Pelletier stated that the proposed landscape palette meets the code requirement and staff supports the change. Member Kandetzke asked why staff supported this change. Mrs. Pelletier responded that both the wall and berm are supported by code. The change is being requestedby theapplicant because of cost, in addition, the number of plants used in the landscape will remain the same. Antonia Valdez, 13470 N. Wide View Drive in Oro Valley. Ms. Valdez was concerned about screened walls but the issue was cleared and Ms. Valdez thanked the board for their time. Dorothy Bowers, 2362 E. Wide View Court in Oro Valley. Ms. Bowers stated her concern about water and felt the berms would require a large amount of water. In addition, Ms. Bowers stated that in her opinion the berms would not screen the area as well as the walls would. Wayne Krouse, 13763 N. Placita De Oro. Mr. Krouse felt that no decision should be made until Rancho VistosoNistoso Partners had the opportunity to review the plan. George Federico, Advantech, 3808 E. Calle Barcelona. Mr. Federico, the 06/04/08 Minutes, Development Review Board 3 architect for OV12-05-35A, informed the DRB that the Rancho Vistoso HOA did receive the new plan last week. MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Kandetzke and seconded by Mike Zinkin, Chair, to deny OV12-05-35A on the grounds that there are concerns about the screening and it appears that there may be issues with water usage. MOTION carried, 3-1 with Tom Gribb opposed. 2. OV12-04-30, The Planning & Zoning Department and David Malin, representing Vestar Development Co., request clarification and possible p g action regarding application of overhead screens for select loading zones g g as specified on the Oro Valley Market Place Development Plan, which is a Plan for a 114 acre shopping center located within Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood hborhood 4 at the southwest corner of the Tangerine and Oracle road intersection. Pamela Pelletier entered the staff report of clarification and possible action regarding screening. Member Kandetzke asked for clarification of Major, Junior Major etc. David Malin, Vestar, 2425 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix. Mr. Malin reviewed the differences between the store sizes and the terminology used when referencingthe building, i.e. Major, Junior Major etc. Mr. Malin explained the process of deliveringto the various stores and how the size of the store would dictate the type of loading zones needed. Mrs. Pelletier stated the issue to be decided is if all shops have to have the screened walls, roof and gates at their loading zones. Sarah More, Director, OV Planningand Zoning stated the Major Stores anticipate large deliveries and will use the large loading areas. Mr. Malin stated that the development will have onsite management and security to prevent deliveries beingbrought through the front doors of the businesses. Mr. Malin also stated that all loading zones will have a screened wall and landscaping. The question is if all loading zones need to have a cap and gate. p g. Bill AdlerEagleEye 10720 N. E e Place. The issue is not how frequently the loading zones are used; it is the visibility. Mr. Adler added it is important that consistency be achieved throughout the project to protect the scenic corridor. The discussion continued with staff and the DRB regarding sizes and heights of semi-trucks and large delivery trucks. 06/04/08 Minutes, Development Review Board 4 MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb and seconded d by Harold Kandetzke to approve OV12-04-30 request to clarify required application of overhead loading zone screening by limiting its application to all majors and junior majors (excluding movie theatre), as requested by David Malin, representing Vestar Development Co. The following shall be included as a General Note on the Plan: "All OVZCR loading zone specifications apply and in addition Development . a 10 foot screeningwall be employed in those areas so defined. Furthermore, the requirement to use a 10 foot wide landscaped area and entry/exit gates to be utilized when the loading zone is positioned perpendicular to (gatesonly Oracle Road, Loop Road, or Tangerine Road) remains in effect." MOTION carried, 4-0. 3. Oq V12-07-08 Request for approval of a landscape plan for the Town of Oro Valley Temporary Tem ora Municipal Operations Center, to be located in Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3, on the south side of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard approximately one-quarter (¼) of a mile west of Oracle Road. The parcel is app Y q approximately 23.73 acres and the zoning is Rancho Vistoso PAD- Commercial Commercial C-1 . IfY ou have any questions about this item, please contact Matt Michels, Senior Planner, at 229-4822 or mmichels@orovalley.net Paul Keesler, OV Development Review Manager, presented the landscape plan for a temporary municipal operation center. Mr. Keesler reviewed the following: Proposed site plan Permanent features Site resources Bufferyard Irrigation plan Traffic Comments from neighborhood meetings Access points and Engineering numbers The discussion continued regarding xeroscaping and plant establishment. Ph Operations Trenary, OV O erations Division Manager informed the DRB that the Town uses experts when developing landscape plans so that plants being used can be self-supporting in the shortest period of time possible. Mr. Keesler explained that when the site becomes a permanent building site the landscaping will be harvested and the site will have a first flush system for water p g harvesting. Minutes, Development 06/04/08 M � Review Board 5 N. Eagle Eye Place, objected to the use of the word temporary Bill Adler, 10720 g y and stated that financing for the project was uncertain and financing for thingsin the Town were under review and it was a troublesome time for the Town of Oro Valley. Mr. Adler continued and stated that he was offended by the Town project. Wayne Krouse 13763 N. Placita Meseta de Oro, agreed with Mr. Adler that the site will not be temporary ra and stated that he found it difficult to work with the landscape before looking at the architecture. the landscape Mr. Keesler clarified that features are both permanent and temporary. MOTION: A motion was made byHarold Kandetzke and seconded by Tom Gribb to approve, OV1207p plan landscape for the Town of Oro Valley Temporary • to be located in Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3, Municipal Operations Center, on the south side of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard approximately one- quarter quarter (1/4) of a mile west of Oracle Road with the added conditions that Town Kevin McCaleb, OV Water Staff work closely with Conservation Specialist to arvestin measures such as cisterns and swales as incorporate rain water h g this project exemplary and more sustainable. In appropriate in an effort to make p addition, the areas where the landscape is not going to be removed we encourage the Town to use desert landscaping. MOTION carried, 4-0. 4. OV13-0712, Request for approval of an architecture submittal for the Town of Oro Valley TemporaryMunicipalOperations O erations Center, to be located in i hborhood 3, on the south Rancho Vistoso Ne side of Rancho Vistoso g . ne- uarter (14) of a mile west of Oracle Road. Boulevard a roximately o q .ppapproximately 23.73 buildings are proposed. The parcel is app Y Two temporary g _ you in is Rancho Vistoso PAD- C 1 (Commercial). If acres and the zoning about this item, please contact Matt Michels, Senior have any questions Planner, at 229-4822 or mmichels@orovalley.net Phil Trenary, OV Operations Division Manager reviewed the following: Architecture Size Ground setting Color Palette Lease Member Kandetzkequestioned uestioned staff what the town had done to mitigate concerns brought by citizens. 06/04/08 Minutes, Development Review Board 6 Mr. Trenaryexplained that concerns brought forward have been addressed within the budgeted guidelines. Wayne Krouse, 13763 N. Placita Meseta de Oro, stated d that the site does not use much imagination and is placed too close to Rancho Vistoso. Mr. Krouse presented a drawing depicting the modulars placed in a different area, using a different access. Mr. Trenary responded that by using Mr. Krouse's idea the p Town would disturb a riparian area and a substantially larger amount of land versus the proposed plan. Bowers, 2362 E. Wide View Court. Ms. Bowers Dorothy expressed concern with regard to the traffic pattern and using only one egress and ingress. Bill Adler, 10720EagleEye N. E e Place. Mr. Adler opined vertical paneling would be more attractive than the stucco panels presented. Mr. Kees ler reminded the DRB that staff has made many concessions to please n of Oro Valleywhile staying within the budget parameters that the the citizenry Mayor and Council have given. MOTION: A motionby was made Harold Kandetzke and seconded by Tom Gribb to approve OV-13-07-12, architecture for the Town of Oro Valley Temporary Municipal Operations rations Center to be located in Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3, on the south side of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard approximately one-tenth of a mile east of Innovation Park Drive, with the added condition that the concerns expressed by the citizenrybe addressed within the parameters of the budget set for this project. In addition, staff will research the possibility of water harvesting. MOTION carried, 4-0. Recess 8:55 p.m. Reconvened at 9:17 p.m. 5. OV1p 3-07-09 Gee Properties 1, LLC., representing Yokohama Asian Express, request approval of color revision for Yokohama Asian Express, q pp located at 8060 N. Oracle Road. The parcel number is 225-14-2520. The site is zoned C-2 and was annexed into Town in 2003. Application is to satisfy a zoningviolation for painting the building without approval. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier at 229.4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. This item was removed at the request of the applicant. 6. OV1Y 2-01-11 A Pathways Development, Inc., representing Vistoso Partners LLC., requests approval of a revision to the approved landscape plans for 06/04/08 Minutes, Development Review Board 7 the Stone Village subdivision lots 1-32, within Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 11, located off Vistoso Highlands Drive and Mulligan Drive. Thep arcel number is 219-19-1870. The request is to revise the landscape plan by removing secondary access pathway to the recreation area for multiple residents' privacy. The applicant is proposing to provide additional landscaping in this area to replace the secondary access pathway. If you p g have any questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier at 229.4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. Christen PathwaysDevelopment,Develo ment, 6885 N. Oracle Road in Tucson. Ms. Bilow reviewed the following: Approved site plan, the revised site plan showing the removal of a secondary pp walkway and the proposed landscape. Pamela Pelletier presented the staff report into record and stated that the proposal is supported by Town code and staff recommended approval. p MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb and seconded by Harold Kandetzke to approve OV12-01-11 A, revised landscape plan for Stone Village subdivision, as requested by Pathways development, Inc., representing Vistoso Partners LLC. MOTION carried, 4-0. 7. OV13-07-11, D. Alan Robert, representing Ken Samson, request approval of architecture for the "Plaza at Vistoso" larger professional offices (each buildingis a total of 19,000 square feet) on eight acres located east of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, just north of the Safeway shopping plaza, in Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5. The parcel number is 219-54-003B; the site is zoned Rancho Vistoso PAD. This proposal is for the larger professional offices, which number three (3) and each building consists of 11,000 square feet first floor and 8,000 square feet on the second floor. Thep ermitted building height is thirty-four feet (34'). If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier at 229.4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. Applicant Alan Roberts, 3025 N. Campbell Suite 281. Mr. Roberts reviewed the following: Conceptual drawings Floor Plan, upper and lower levels Courtyard Various architecture elements Access Color Palette Building Profiles Site Plan 06/04/08 Minutes, Development Review Board 8 Member Gribb asked if neighborhood meetings have been held. The Applicant respondedmeetings have been held and positive feedback had been p many received. Pamela Pelletier, OV Planner presented that staff report into record. Mrs. Pelletier reviewed the following: Surrounding Land Uses Pad Development standards Elevations Roof Lines and Height variations Color Palette Ramadas Mrs. Pelletier stated that staff recommended approval with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Chairman Zinkin questioned the reflectivity of the windows. The applicant responded and stated that the windows will be 7-8 feet below the pp neighbor's finished floors. Paul Oland, WLB Group4444 E. Broadway Boulevard came forward to state that all buildings in the proposed plan will match. MOTION: A motion was made byHarold Kandetzke and seconded by Shelley Solomon approve OV13-07-11, request for approval for architecture, as pp requested byD. Alan Robert, representing Ken Samson, with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. MOTION carried, 4-0. 8. 0V3-07-01, Effective Signs, representing Heritage Oracle LLC, request approval for a sign criterion for the Heritage Oracle Center, located at 7740 N. Oracle Road. The site's previous tenant was AG Edwards. The sign criterion includes one freestanding sign and will govern future wall signs for the you building. If have any questions about this matter, please contact Jonathan Lew at 229-4853 or jlew@orovalley.net. Steven French, 3938 E. Grant Road. Mr. French reviewed the sign criteria, color, size, material and lighting. Johnathan Lew, OV PlanningTechnician, presented the staff report into record and reviewed the following: Area Map Site Map Proposed freestanding sign graphic 06/04/08 Minutes, Development Review Board 9 Proposed wall sign Color palette Summary and recommendation Staff recommended approval with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Member Kandetzke asked if the proposed sign was compatible with other freestanding signs in the area. Mr. Lew stated that the signs on the east side of the road were erectedp rior to the area being annexed into Oro Valley. On the west side of Oracle there is more consistency because of the use of a Master Sign Plan. MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb and seconded by Harold Kandetzke to deny0V3-07-01, Sign Criterion for Heritage Oracle finding that the design for the free standing sign does not meet the design criteria for the Town of Oro Valley, stating that the intent and purpose should relate the sign to the architecture and overall design of the property. MOTION carried, 4-0. 9. Appointment of DRB representative to attend the June 6, 2007, Town Council meeting regarding the adoption of updated rules and operating procedures. Chairman Zinkin asked if Members Gribb or Member Kandetzke could attend. Member Gribb agreed to attend the meeting on behalf of the DRB. 10. Planning and Zoning update. Michels, Senior Planner gave a staff update on the two vacancies on the Matt DRB. In addition, the DRB Bylaws are going to Council for approval. The DRB B said farewell to Mr. Kandetzke and Mr. Panas and expressed gratitude for their service. ADJOURNMENT motion was made byShelleySolomon and seconded by Harold MOTION: A Kandetzke to adjourn. Adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deanna Ruiz Recording Secretary