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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Development Review Board - 7/30/2007 MINUTES ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD REGULAR SESSION July 30, 2007 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M. Chairman Zinkin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mike Zinkin, Chairman Tom Gribb, Member John Buette, Member Scott Leska, Member ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Zinkin led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO AUDIENCE Opened and closed with no comment. CONSENT AGENDA Review and approval of the June 4, 2007 Development Review Board minutes. MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb, Member and seconded by Scott Leska, Member to approve as submitted. MOTION carried, 3-1 with Leska, Member opposed. REGULAR AGENDA Chairman Zinkin moved Item 6 to be heard as the first Item of the Regular Agenda. 6. OV13-07-09, Gee Properties 1, L.L.C., representing Yokohama Asian Express, requests approval of a color revision for Yokohama Asian Minutes Development ment Review Board 2 p Express, located at 8060 N. Oracle Road. The application is for a color revision to the Yokohama Asian Express building. If you have any about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier, OV questions Planner, at 229.4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. Teri Sterling, 8060 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley. Ms. Sterling reviewed the following: Factors of Consideration Location Colors of neighboring businesses Proposed colors Pictures of desert landscape Pamela Pelletier, OV Planner, presented the staff report into record and reviewed the following: Site location Surrounding land use Color Palette Immediate surrounding building colors Mrs. Pelletier stated staff recommended the item be continued because of the in- compatibility atibility of the currently proposed colors. Joe Andrews, OV Civil Attorney, stated the business was not in compliance when it was annexed.. Thep p proposal is requesting change and now must meet the Town codes. MOTION: A motion was made byTom Gribb, Member and seconded by Mike Zinkin • , Chairman to continue OV13-07-09, Gee Properties 1 LLC., representing Express because the proposed colors are not in compliance Yokohama Asian with the design guidelines, addendum 22.6b10 that says all colors shall be muted earth and plant tones. g Member Leska stated he would vote against the motion because he believed that the colors are consistent with the approved Town colors of muted earth and plant tones. MOTION carried, 3-1 with Leska, Member opposed. - -18 Richmond American Homes requests approval of 1. OV 13 07 architectural elevations for two model homes within the Ram's Pass Subdivision, locatedproximity in roximit to the southeast corner of Oracle Road and Ram's Pass. The zoningfor the subdivision is R-4, single family attached/detached. If you have any questions about this matter, dwellings please contact Manny Lizarraga a with the OV Planning Department at 229- 4814 or mlizarraga@orovalley.net. 07/30/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 3 The Applicant was not present. David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented pp the staff report into record and reviewed the following: Location Map Subdivision Elevations Color samples Mr. Ronquillo stated that Staff recommended approval with no conditions. Member Gribb asked if the applicant asked to be excused and if they were notified of the meeting. Mr. Ronquillo stated the applicant was notified and he was not sure why they were not present. Mr. Zinkin stated in his opinion the garage face is more than 50 %. MOTION: A motion was made by Scott Leska, Member and seconded by John Buette, Member to approve OV13-07-18 architectural elevations for two model pp homes within the Ram's Pass Subdivision with the conditions that all mechanical equipment fully ui ment be screened from view, the approval of architecture does not constitute approval of the light fixtures. A cap must be placed over the spark pp g arrestors and all vents and chimneys must terminate per appliance manufacturer listings. Mr. Zinkin read from the DRB bylaws and stated that it was within the purview of the DRB to continue the item because the applicant was not present. Mr. Zinkin stated he would vote against the motion for this reason. Mr. Leska stated he would vote in favor of the motion. Mr. Buette stated he would vote in favor of the motion. Mr. Gribb stated he would vote against the motion because in his opinion the Applicant not being present is a violation of the DRB Bylaws. Mr. Zinkin agreed with Member Gribb. MOTION failed, 2-2 with John Buette, Member, and Scott Leska, Member. in favor. MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb, Member and seconded by Mike in Chairman to continue OV13-07-18, architectural elevations for two model Zinkin, homes within the Rams Pass Subdivision because the applicant is not present. ' This item to be heard at the next scheduled DRB Meeting. 07/30/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 4 Mr. Buette stated the DRB is holding up progress and the conditions the DRB was adding are alreadypart of Town code. Mr. Buette questioned why staff continued top ut conditions on an Exhibit A that are already part of Town code. MOTION carried, 3-1 with John Buette, Member opposed. 2. OV13-07-15, Kristie Pelchat, representing Pusch Ridge Apartment Homes requests architectural approval for exterior color changes to the Pusch p Ridge apartments, located on the southwest corner of Oracle Rd. and El Conquistador Way. Ifou have any questions about this matter, please contact Manny Y Lizarraga with the OV Planning Department at 229-4814 or mlizarraga@orovalley.net. Kristie Pelchat, Manager, 9901 N. Oracle Road in OV. Ms. Pelchat stated that the existing colors on the building are 8 years old and faded. David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report and reviewed: Site map Existing and proposed colors Staff recommended approval with no conditions. MOTION: A motion was made by John Buette, Member and seconded by Scott Leska, Member to approve OV13-07-15 with no conditions. MOTION carried, 4-0. 3. OV3-07-01, Effective Signs, representing Heritage Oracle LLC, request approval for a sign criterion for the Heritage Oracle Center, located at 7740 pp N. Oracle Road. The applicant has redesigned the freestanding sign based upon comments made at the June 5, 2007 DRB meeting. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Jonathan Lew, OV Planning Technician, at 229-4853 or jIeworovalley.net Steven French, 11805 E. Calle De (inaudible) in Tucson. The Applicant presented slides of the following: Building Rendition of the proposed sign Mr. Leska asked for clarification of the lighting that would be used. Mr. Buetteq uestioned why the applicant chose white versus amber lighting. The Applicant responded that amber light is not very well seen at night. pp 07/30/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 5 Jonathan Lew, OV PlanningTechnician, presented the staff report into record and reviewed the following: Location map Surrounding area Staff recommended approval with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. MOTION: A motion was made by Tom Gribb, Member and seconded by John Buette, Member approve OV3-07-01 with the conditions listed in Exhibit A 4. OV3-07-02, Addis Signs, representing Beztok Companies, requests approval for a Master Sign Program for the Shops at Oro Vista, located at the Southeast corner of La Canada Drive and Lambert Lane. The applicant is requesting to add 6 freestanding/entryway signs for the development. If q g youany have questions about this matter, please contact Jonathan Lew, OV Planning Technician, at 229-4853 or jleworovalIey.net. Chairman Zinkin reminded the DRB that this item is a Master Sign Plan that would Id be sent to Town Council with a recommendation from the DRB. Mike Addis, 3808 E. 38th Street, in Tucson. Mr. Addis presented the Master Sign Program and reviewed the following: Color changes Signs Lighting JonathanPlanning Lew, OV Technician, entered the staff report into record and reviewed the following: Surrounding area signage Proposed placement of the signs Rendition of the proposed freestanding sign Number of signs Entry way signs Proposed wall signs Staff recommended approval with the condition listed in Exhibit A. Mr. Buette asked whystaff recommended the brown color versus the patina. Mr. Lew reviewed the code and stated the color is compatible and does not need to be the same. Mr. Leska asked if staff would oppose the copper patina. Mr. Lew responded that staff would not be opposed to the copper patina color. The Applicant submitted a color sample for the DRB to view and stated the color is an industry color and can be easily matched. 07/30/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 6 MOTION A motion was made byJohn Buette, Member and seconded by Tom Gribb, Member to send to Town Council with the recommendation of approval with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Mr. Leska asked for a friendlyamendment to remove the condition in Exhibit A. Mr. Buette denied. Mr. Leska stated he would vote against the motion because of Exhibit A. MOTION carried, 3-1 with Scott Leska, Member opposed. 5. OV13-07-14 Caylor Construction, representing the property owner, Dr. Michaelrequests LaCorte, architectural approval for a commercial building to be located on Lot 8 of the Sunrise Office Plaza at 8363 N. Oracle Road. building is situated in the northwest corner of the Sunrise Office Plaza The b g . and is zoned R-S. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Jonathan Lew, OV Planning Technician, at 229-4853 or jIeworovalley.net Rob Caylor, Caylor Construction, 6711 E. Camino Principal in Tucson. Mr. Caylor reviewed the following: Color palette Surrounding buildings Mr. Caylor stated he agreed to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. y g Jonathan Lew, OV presented PlanningTechnician the staff report into record and p p stated staff recommends approval with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. Mr. Leska asked for clarification of the eaves color. MOTION: A motionby was made Scott Leska, Member and seconded by Mike Zinkin, Chairman to approve OV13-07-14, Caylor Construction request approval of architectural elevations for a commercial building located on lot 8 of the Sunrise Office Plaza at 8363 N. Oracle Road with the conditions listed in Exhibit A excluding item 1. The color of the trim shall be as presented by the Applicant, Angel Food Cake. MOTION carried, 4-0. -17 The applicant requests approval of architectural elevations for 7. OV 13 07 p p q Lot 2 and Lot 6 of the Oracle Crossing Shopping Center, located in proximity to the southwest corner of Oracle Road and Magee Road. A developmentplanplat and have been previously approved for this site. If questions have any about this matter, please contact David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, at 229-4817 or dronquillo@orovalley.net 07/30/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 7 Wayne Silberschlag, Burlini/Silberschlag, 4400 E. Broadway in Tucson. Mr. Silberschlag presented slides depicting the PAD and colors. David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report into record and reviewed the following: Location map Development Plan North elevation of PAD's 3 and 7 Mr. Ronquillo stated that the proposal meets General Plan policies and staff recommended approval. MOTION: A motion by i n was made John Buette, Member and seconded by Tom Gribb, Member to approve OV13-07-17 architectural elevations for the two (2) pp commercial buildings located on Lot 2 and Lot 6 of the Oracle Crossings Shopping Center. MOTION carried, 4-0. 8. OV13-07-16, D.R. Horton, Inc. requests approval of architectural elevations for a model home within the Tangerine Terrace Subdivision, located southeast of the intersection of Tangerine Road and Musette Drive. The zoning for the subdivision is Monterra Hills PAD. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, at 229.4822 or mmichels@orovalley.net Daniel Cucchi, DR Horton Homes, 5255 E. Williams Circle in Tucson. Mr. Cucchi presented slides depicting the floor plans of the proposed houses to be added and reviewed the following: Elevations Color palette Previously approved homes Theapplicant informed the DRB the developer allows for the same model to be built next to one another but must have a different paint color and elevation. Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report into record and reviewed: Elevations Proposed color palette Mr. Michels stated that the proposal meets General Plan Policies and Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. MOTION: A motion was made by John Buette, Member and seconded by Scott Leska, Member approve OV13-07-16, architectural elevations for Model 506 and Model 1001 within the Tangerine Terrace Subdivision subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. 07/30/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 8 MOTION carried, 4-0. 9. Planning and Zoning Update Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, introduced Manny Lizarraga. Mr. Lizarraga is an Intern with the Town. The three new proposed DRB Members and their names will be before Town Council for ratification. Steam Pump Ranch is ongoing now movinginto the conceptual stages. Staff is reviewing the religious land use code. General Plan amendments at Neighborhood three and Neighborhood five are ongoing. g David Ronquillo is handling a change of land use project. The proposed osed a � ss Suites has been heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Embassy has a denial recommendation for increased height and reduced setback. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made byBuette, Member and seconded by Leska, Member to adjourn 8:00 pm MOTION carried, 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Deanna Ruiz Recording Secretary