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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Development Review Board - 8/21/2007 MINUTES ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD SPECIAL SESSION August 21, 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: Ray Shelton, Member John Buette, Member Scott Leska, Member Mary Caswell, Member Mike Zinkin, Chairman ABSENT: Michael Schoeppach, Member Tom Gribb, Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Zinkin led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO AUDIENCE Opened and closed without comment. CONSENT AGENDA B. OV13-07-22, Profile Design Inc., representing the Rock Ridge Apartments, requests architectural approval for remodeling of the existing clubhouse, located off Pusch View Lane just west of Oracle Road. The site is zoned C-1 (Commercial District). If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Manny Lizarraga at 229-4814 or email mlizarraga@orovalley.net. C. OV13-07-20, NCH Corporation, represented by Olsson Associates, requests approval for three models for the residential development known as "Stone Villas", located on the northeast corner of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Morning Vista Drive. The parcel number is 219-20-001C; the proposal is for three residential condominium models and the site is zoned Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development High Density Residential 08/21/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 2 (HDR). If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier, OV Planner, at 229-4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. The Consent Agenda was approved unanimously by general consent of the Board. REGULAR AGENDA A. Review and approval of the July 30, 2007 Development Review Board minutes. Chairman Zinkin requested two changes to the July 30, 2007 minutes. The DRB Meeting on July 30, 2007 was a Special Session not a Regular Session as indicated. The minutes read that Member Leska voted against the approval of the minutes, Mr. Leska voted in favor of approval as submitted. MOTION: A motion was made by Scott Leska, Member and seconded by Mary Caswell, Member to approve the July 30, 2007 minutes as amended. MOTION carried, 5-0. 1. Continued Item: OV13-07-18, Richmond American Homes, representing the owner and applicant, requests approval of architectural elevations for two model homes within the Ram's Pass Subdivision, located in proximity to the southeast corner of Oracle Road and Ram's Pass. The zoning for the subdivision is R-4, single family dwellings attached/detached. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Manny Lizarraga at 229-4814 or email mlizarraga@orovalley.net. Applicant RoyGolder, Richmond American Homes, made his presentation to the pp DRB. Mr. Golder reviewed the plans and stated the plans meet the setback requirements. David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Ronquillo reviewed the following: Elevations Site Map Staff recommended approval with no conditions. Member Shelton stated the garage exceeded the 50% allowed. Mr. Ronquillo responded the developer is providing mitigation by providing courtyard walls that are not optional. MOTION: A motion was made by Mary Caswell, Member and seconded by John Buette, Member to approve OV13-07-18, Richmond American Homes, 08/21/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 3 representing the owner and applicant, requests approval of architectural elevations for two model homes within the Ram's Pass Subdivision, located in proximity to the southeast corner of Oracle Road and Ram's Pass. MOTION carried, 5-0. 3. _ - e ---e-e • dr-enquillo@efevalley4iet 2. Continued Item: OV13-07-09, Gee Properties 1, LLC., representing Yokohama Asian Express, request approval of a color revision for Yokohama Asian Express, located at 8060 N. Oracle Road. This item was continued at the July 30, 2007 Development Review Board meeting. The parcel number is 225-14-0520; the application is for a color revision to the Yokohama Asian Express building. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier, OV Planner, at 229-4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. Teri Sterling presented a color revision request for Yokohama Express at 8060 N. Oracle Road. Pamela Pelletier, OV Planner presented the staff report and reviewed the following: Location Surrounding Land Uses Approved Development Plan Surrounding area color palette Color Palette Mrs. Pelletier stated staff recommended approval. Member Caswell asked if the colors were a trademark. The applicant responded the colors are the chosen corporate colors and not a trademark. Member Caswell stated the General Plan requires harmonious and the proposal is shocking and not harmonious. Mrs. Pelletier stated staff is hoping to encourage others in the area to come into compliance and to use a more expanded and vibrant color palette. 08/21/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 4 Member Caswell asked if staff was saying that we want to adopt new vibrant colors for Oro Valley. Mrs. Pelletier stated that is the direction that staff was given. Member Zinkin asked Lexa Mack, OV Civil Attorney, if the direction give to staff meant the DRB had to take the same direction. Mrs. Mack responded no. MOTION: A motion was made by Scott Leska, Member and seconded by John Buette, Member to approve OV13-07-09 a color revision for Yokohama Asian pp Express, located at 8060 N. Oracle Road. g Chairman Zinkin stated he did not agree with the Planning and Zoning Director on the selection of colors. Chairman Zinkin, Member Caswell and Member Shelton stated their intention to vote against the motion. Member Leska stated the Town needed diversity. Member Buette stated the same colors had been used in the area. MOTION failed 2-3 with John Buette, Member, and Scott Leska, Member. in favor. 4. OV13-0 7-21 J.P. Morgan Chase, represented by GDA Architects, requests approval of architecture for the Chase Bank at the Oro Valley Marketplace, Lot 25, located at the southwest corner of Tangerine Road and Oracle Road. The parcel number is 220-04-3020; the request is for architecture elevations for the bank. The site is zoned Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development ment C-2 Commercial. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier, OV Planner, at 229-4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. MOTION: A motionMary was made byCaswell, Member and seconded by John Buette, Member to approve, OV13-07-21, architecture for the Chase Bank at the Oro Valley Marketplace,lace, Lot 25, located at the southwest corner of Tangerine Road and Oracle Road. MOTION carried, 5-0. 7. OV , 12-06-29 Sanofi Aventis, represented by The WLB Group, requests approval of a development plan and landscape plan for a 110,350 square technology and research center on Lots 9 and 10 of Rancho Vistoso foot to gy Neighborhood 3, located on the southeast corner of Innovation Park Drive and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. The parcel number is 219-20-826A. The site is 08/21/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 5 11.54 acres in size and the zoning is Rancho Vistoso PAD, Campus Park- Industrial . Ifou have any questions about this matter, please contact Matt Y Michels, OV Senior Planner, at 229-4822 or mmichels@orovalley.net Chairman Zinkin informed the Board that two votes would be required on this item, one for development and one for landscape. David Little, WLB Group, made the presentation to the DRB and reviewed the Project Team. Beth Koch, OV Resident, presented the Tucson Research Center history and background round and stated the company is a product development facility and has outgrown their current facility. Mr. Little reviewed the following: Location Project Information Site Features Open Space Area Swap Three proposed art sites the DRB the project does not have any plans for water The Applicant informed harvesting. Mr. Zinkin asked the applicant if he agreed to the items listed on Exhibit A. The applicant affirmed. Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner reviewed the following: Zoning Open Space PAD Access points Site design Vehicle access Riparian area Vegetation Parking Proposed art sites Michels stated the proposal is in compliance and there has been no formal Mr. p p byneighboring property owners. Staff recommended approval of the opposition g g p p , . development plan with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. p Beth Koch stated the developer is currently working with GOVAC on the proposed art sites. 08/21/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 6 Mr. Michels continued and reviewed the following: Overall Landscape Plan Southwest Detail Colored concrete Northwest Detail Northeast Detail Mr. Michels stated that staff found the proposal is in compliance with the General Plan, PAD and the Tangerine Road Overlay and recommended approval with the conditions in Exhibit A. Mr. Michels confirmed that construction of the access road would not change the water flow. Bill Adler, OV Resident. Mr. Adler opined this proposal is a first for a developer to utilize the LEED standards and encouraged as little irrigation as possible. MOTION: A motion was made by John Buette, Member and seconded by Mary Caswell, Member to approve OV12-06-29, Development Plan for Sanofi Aventis, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A, and including approval of the land swap. MOTION carried, 5-0. MOTION: A motion was made by Mary Caswell, Member and seconded by John Buette, Member to approve OV12-06-29, Landscape Plan for Sanofi Aventis, subject to the conditions in Exhibit A. MOTION carried, 5-0. 8. OV13-07-10, Sanofi Aventis, represented by Kling Stubbins, requests approval of architecture for a 110,350 square foot technology and research center on Lots 9 and 10 of Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3, located on the southeast corner of Innovation Park Drive and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. The parcel number is 219-20-826A. The site is 11.54 acres in size and the zoning is Rancho Vistoso PAD, Campus Park-Industrial. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, at 229-4822 or mmichels@orovalley.net Beau Dromiack, RSP Architects, Phoenix. Mr. Dromiack reviewed the following: Architectural features Site views Material palette Window reflectivity Building style 08/21/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 7 Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report and reviewed the following: Architectural Elevations Front of the Building Materials Board Mr. Michels summarized the proposal meets all the applicable General Plan Policies, and staff recommended approval with no additional conditions. MOTION: A motion was made by Scott Leska, Member and seconded by Mary Caswell, Member to approve OV13-07-10, architecture for a technology and research center, with no additional conditions. MOTION carried, 5-0. Chairman Zinkin called for a recess at 7:50 p.m. Reconvened at 8:00 p.m. 5. OV12-05-26, Stone Canyon LLC., represented by The WLB Group Inc., pp requests approval of a preliminary plat known as "Stone Canyon VIII, Lots q 486-602", located within annexed area known as Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 12. Pima County approved a rezoning of CR-1 and CR-5 for g the area known as Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 12, setting the stage for the development of the Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 12 and the creation p of the Honey Bee Biological Corridor from the proposed Tortolita Mountain Park to Catalina State Park. Neighborhood 12 was annexed in March of 2002 and the zoningwas translated into Oro Valley zoning R1-36 and R-6. The proposal ro osal is for a one hundred and seventeen (117) lot subdivision. If youan have questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Y Pelletier, OV Planner, at 229-4813 or ppelletier@orovalley.net. Paul Olund, WLB Group, Non-resident reviewed the following: Location Site layout Design summary History of the site Open Space Mr. Olund stated any disturbance within a rock cropping would require a minor trade in accordance with the encroachment guidelines. Pamela Pelletier, OV Planner, presented the staff report and reviewed the following: Location Prior approvals Zoning and rezoning Preliminary Plat Building Envelopes 08/21/2007 Minutes, Development Review Board 8 Open Space Preservation Paul Keesler, OV Development Review Manager, reviewed the hydrology of the region in response to constituents concerns regarding drainage and stated that the OV Public Works Department is working on the issue. Staff recommended approval with the conditions listed in Exhibit A. The DRB did not receive the Preliminary Plat, instead the Landscape Plan was provided. After a brief discussion with Lexa Mack, OV Civil Attorney, it is decided that the information provided is sufficient for the DRB to make a decision on the item. Gloria Glenn, resident, entered into the record a letter referencing concern for the water drainage. Ms. Glenn showed a series of pictures depicting damage to her property from the recent rains and asked the DRB to establish a minimum setback for the development. In addition, Ms. Glenn asked for a minimum setback for lot 493. Mrs. Pelletier noted that the OVZCR requires a minimum 40 foot setback. Mr. Keesler agreed to address the issue and will work with the Applicant and their engineers. Paul Olund, WLB, stated that he would be happy to work with the neighbor. Mr. Zinkin requested that staff earmark lot 493 so that the neighbor is given notice. Mrs. Pelletier agreed to earmark lot 493. MOTION: A motion was made by Mary Caswell, Member and seconded by Ray Shelton, Member to approve OV12-05-26, request for approval for a preliminary plat known as Stone Canyon VIII, as requested by Vistoso Partners LLC., represented by the WLB Group Inc, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A". Mr. Keesler stated that there are very specific code requirements of what needs to be done and staff will work with the applicant to encourage they work with the neighbors. MOTION carried, 5-0. 6. OV12-06-25, Rick Kleiner, property owner, represented by Novak Environmental, requests relief from two provisions of the Oracle Road Scenic Corridor Overlay District (ORSCOD): Section 24.5 D 1 d and Section 24.5 D 1 e for the property known as "Oracle Vista Center", located at the northwest corner of Oracle Road and Linda Vista Boulevard. The parcel Number is 224-31-0110; the request is for relief from the ORSCOD