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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,
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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
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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
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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
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action regarding application of overhead screens for select loading zones
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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harvesting.
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N. Eagle Eye Place, objected to the use of the word temporary
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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
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this project exemplary and more sustainable. In
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Member Gribb asked if neighborhood meetings have been held. The Applicant
respondedmeetings have been held and positive feedback had been
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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