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ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
April 8, 2008
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
Mary Caswell, Vice-Chair
John Buette, Member
Tom Gribb, Member
Scott Leska, Member
Michael Schoeppach, Member
ABSENT: Ray Shelton, Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Zinkin led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Opened and closed with no comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Review and/or approval of the March 11, 2008, Development Review Board
Regular Session Minutes.
DRAFT Minutes
Chairman Zinkin moved item A from the Consent Agenda to be heard first
on the Regular Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Review and/or approval of the March 11, 2008, Development Review Board
Regular Session Minutes.
Chairman Zinkin requested a change to Item 2 on the minutes for March 11,
2008.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Caswell and seconded by Member
Buette to approve as amended the DRB minutes of March 11, 2008.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
1. OV3-08-003, Oracle & Hardy 66 LLC, represented by Effective Signs
Company, requests approval of a sign criteria for an office complex located
at 8950 N. Oracle Road. The sign criteria will govern all future signage on
this site. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact
Jonathan Lew, OV Planning Technician, at (520) 229-4853 or at
jIeworovalleyaz.gov.
Staff Report
Steve French, non resident, presented the proposed sign criteria to the DRB.
Mr. French reviewed the proposed signs and locations.
Jonathan Lew, OV Planning Technician, presented the staff report into the record
and reviewed the following:
Location
Surrounding area
Proposed free standing sign
Color Pallet
Existing architecture
Lighting type
Mr. Lew stated staff is favorable to the proposal.
Bill Adler, OV resident, opined the importance of the Oro Valley sign code is
consistency. Mr. Adler stated he is opposed to the internal lit signs.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Caswell and seconded by Member
Buette to approve OV3-08-003, Sign Criteria for Palisades of Oro Valley, with
conditions in Exhibit A and the added condition six signs on the building, using
only white, pan channeled lettering internally illuminated with LED.
Limited colors be allowed on the free standing sign to include White, Tan,
Saddlebrown, Silver, Sunflower and Teal.
Member Leska stated he would vote against the motion because the internal lit
sign will be advertising and would impede the scenic view.
Member Gribb stated he would vote against the motion for the same reasons as
Mr. Leska.
Member Schoeppach stated he would vote against the motion because of the
number of signs.
Mr. Zinkin stated he would vote against the motion because of the number of
signs.
MOTION failed, 2-4 with Chairman Zinkin, Member Gribb, Member Leska, and
Member Schoeppach opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Schoeppach and seconded by
Chairman Zinkin to continue item OV3-08-003, to April 22, 2008. This
continuation will allow the DRB to view the proposed signage in the evening.
MOTION failed, 2-4 with Vice-Chair Caswell, Member Buette, Member Gribb,
and Member Leska opposed.
Chairman Zinkin moved item 1 to be heard as the last item of the Regular
Session.
2. OV13-08-12, Vistoso Partners, represented by Marsh and Associates,
requests approval for architecture of the Stone Canyon Clubhouse, to be
located adjacent to the Stone Canyon Golf Course. If you have any
questions about this matter, please contact Pamela J. Pelletier, OV
Planner, at (520) 229-4813 or ppelletier@orovalleyaz.gov.
Staff Report
Exhibit A
Zach Smith, non resident, presented the proposal of the Stone Canyon
Clubhouse. Mr. Smith reviewed the following:
Exterior rendering
Courtyard rendering
Elevations
Site plan
Materials
Bayer Vella, OV Principal Planner, presented the staff report and stated staff
recommended approval with the conditions in Exhibit A.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Leska and seconded by Vice-Chair
Caswell to approve, OV13-08-12, architecture for the Stone Canyon Clubhouse,
as requested by Vistoso Partners, represented by Marsh and Associates, with
the conditions listed in the conditions of approval.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Chairman Zinkin called for a five minute recess.
Reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
3. OV12-03-16C, Evergreen Devco - Steam Pump LLC., requests approval of
a development plan/preliminary plat and landscape plan for Phase 3 of the
Steam Pump Village commercial development, located in proximity to the
northwest corner of Hanley Blvd. and Oracle Road. If you have questions
about this matter, please contact David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, at
(520) 229-4817 or dronquillo@orovalley.az.gov.
Staff Report
Laura Ortiz, non resident, reviewed the following:
Site plan
Traffic Control
Traffic Circulation
David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report into the record
and reviewed the following:
Project site
Master Development Plan
Development Plan/Preliminary Plat
Mr. Ronquillo stated staff recommended approval with the conditions in Exhibit A.
Rick Schenfeld, non resident, presented the proposed landscape and stated the
plant palette is dominated by 71 native plants.
David Ronquillo, Senior Planner presented the staff report regarding the
landscape plan and stated the plan meets code and staff recommended approval
with the conditions in Exhibit A.
Bill Adler, resident, opined the development looked like a strip mall and not
enough shade is being provided for pedestrians.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Buette and seconded by Member
Leska to approve OV12-03-16C, Applicant's request for a development
plan/preliminary plat and landscape plan for Steam Pump Village Phase 3 with
the conditions in Exhibit A.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
4. OV13-08-02, National Retail Development Partners LLC., represented by
Evergreen - Steam Pump LLC., requests approval of architectural
elevations for Tutor Time, located within Phase 3 of the Steam Pump
Village development, in proximity to the northwest corner of Hanley Blvd.
and Oracle Road. If you have questions about this matter, please contact
David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817 or
dronquillo@orovalley.az.gov.
Staff Report
Rachel Lochren, non resident, presented the proposal for Tutor Time.
David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Ronquillo
stated staff recommended approval with the conditions in Exhibit A.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Schoeppach and seconded by
Member Buette to approve, OV13-08-02, Applicant's request for approval of
architectural elevations for Tutor Time within building 3 of the Steam Pump
Village Development with the conditions in Exhibit A including the rooftop
mechanical be screened from Oracle Road..
MOTION carried, 6-0.
5. OV13-08-08, Midfirst Bank, represented by Evergreen - Steam Pump LLC.,
requests approval of architectural elevations for Midfirst Bank, located
within Phase 3 of the Steam Pump Village development, in proximity to the
northwest corner of Hanley Blvd. and Oracle Road. If you have questions
about this matter, please contact David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, at
(520) 229-4817 or dronquillo@orovalley.az.gov.
Staff Report
Paul Schmidt, non resident, presented the proposal.
David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report and stated the
proposal meets all guidelines. Mr. Ronquillo corrected the building height to 25
feet from 26 feet. Staff recommended approval with the conditions listed in
Exhibit A.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Leska and seconded by Vice-Chair
Caswell to approve, OV13-08-08, Applicant's request for approval of architectural
elevations for Midfirst Bank within building 8 of the Steam Pump Village
Development with the conditions in Exhibit A, with a friendly amendment to
include the screening of mechanical from Oracle Road.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
1. 0V3-08-003, Oracle & Hardy 66 LLC, represented by Effective Signs
Company, requests approval of a sign criteria for an office complex located
at 8950 N. Oracle Road. The sign criteria will govern all future signage on
this site. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact
Jonathan Lew, OV Planning Technician, at (520) 229-4853 or at
jleworovalIeyaz.gov.
DRB returned and the discussion continued.
Bill Adler, resident, stated the previous discussion included the unnecessary
concern of legal jeopardy and the internal lit sign is excessive and inconsistent
with the character of the scenic corridor.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Caswell and seconded by Member
Buette to approve OV3-08-003, Sign Criteria for Palisades of Oro Valley, with
conditions in Exhibit A and the added condition six signs on the building, using
only white, pan channeled lettering internally illuminated with LED.
Limited colors be allowed on the free standing sign to include White, Tan,
Saddlebrown, Silver, Sunflower and Teal.
Member Leska stated he would vote against the motion because of the impact of
the lighting and the loss of the view shed.
Member Gribb stated he would vote against the motion because in his opinion
the proposal does not meet the design guidelines.
MOTION carried, 4-2 with Member Gribb and Member Leska opposed.
6. Board Member Comments. This item provides members of the Board an
opportunity to comment on issues of interest or concern. No discussion of
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such items is enabled and must be appropriately placed on an agenda for a
future meeting.
Chairman Zinkin announced that Member Leska will not be reappointed to the
DRB at his request.
7. Planning and Zoning Update. Staff will update the Board on relevant
issues. No discussion of such items is enabled and must be appropriately
placed on an agenda for a future meeting.
Karen Berchtold, OV Senior Planner, provided the DRB an update various items.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Buette and seconded by Vice-Chair
Caswell to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Pre•ar-• •y,
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Deanna Ruiz
Recording Secretary