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AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD SIGN SUB-COMMTTEE
REGULAR MEETING
August 12, 2008
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
Call to Order at or after 5:00 p.m.
1. OV3-08-06, Golder Ranch Fire District, represented by Pearson Signs,request
approval for a sign criterion for a new fire station located at 10475 N. La Canada Drive,
adjacent to the Northeast corner of La Canada Drive and Lambert Lane. The proposal
includes the use of two wall signs and one freestanding sign. Should you have any
questions regarding this submittal please contact Jonathan Lew, Planning Technician,
(520) 229-4853 or at jleworovalleyaz.gov.
Discussion only, no legal action taken.
Adjournment
POSTED: 08 01 08
11:00 a.m.
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"Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and
Committees: In accordance with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-2
of the Oro Valley Town code, a majority of the Town council, Historic Preservation Commission,
Development Review Board, Planning &Zoning Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board may attend this meeting as a member of the audience only."
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
August 12, 2008
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AT OR AROUND 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
Jill Anderson, Member
John Buette, Member
Tom Gribb, Member
Michael Schoeppach, Member
Ray Shelton, Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Zinkin led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Bill Adler, OV resident, gave a presentation on Community Benefit Agreements.
Mr. Adler urged all of the members of the DRB to consider using CBA's. Mr.
Adler stated this will be discussed at the next Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Review and/or approval of the July 8, 2008, Development Review Board
Regular Session Minutes.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Schoeppach and seconded by
Member Gribb to approve the'DRB minutes of July 8, 2008.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. OV13-08-23, Ventana Medical Systems, represented by Advantech Facility
Design, requests approval of architecture to install mechanical equipment
screening positioned along the roofline of building two, the property is
located at 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact David
Ronquillo, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817 or
dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov.
Staff Report
Gregg Forrest of Advantech representing Ventana Medical gave an overview of
the current building and the proposed building conversion.
Chairman Zinkin asked if there was any alternative to additional wall.
The applicant responded there is no alternative that would meet the needs of
Ventana Medical.
Bayer Vella, OV Principal Planner, gave the staff report and stated staff
recommended approval.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Caswell and seconded by Member
Buette to approve OV13-08-23, Ventana Medical Systems, represented by
Advantech Facility Design; requests approval of architecture to install mechanical
equipment screening positioned along the roofline of building two, the property is
located at 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
2. Discussion regarding proposed revisions to the Development Review
Process. Staff will present research and proposed improvements with the
aim of garnering feedback. If you have any questions about this matter,
please contact Bayer Vella, Principal Planner, at (520) 229-4810 or
bvella@orovalleyaz.gov.
Bayer Vella, OV Principal Planner, gave an update on the current status of the
proposed changes to the Development Review Process.
Bill Adler, OV resident, stated the first neighborhood meeting should be only what
the code requires, not discuss what has already been decided. In addition, the
neighborhood meeting should have representatives, a few neighbors rather than
a roomful.
Joe Hornat, OV Resident, stated the first meeting should be about entitlements
for the developer. Mr. Hornat made a suggestion that the town use mediators to
facilitate the neighborhood meetings.
3. Update regarding proposed revisions to landscape requirements in the Oro
Valley Zoning Code. Staff will provide a progress report. If you have any
questions about this matter, please contact Bayer Vella, Principal Planner,
at (520) 229-4810 or bvella@orovalleyaz.gov.
Bayer Vella, OV Principal Planner, gave an update regarding the proposed
revisions to the landscape code requirements.
Member Gribb stated one of the problems in drafting a code is enforcing it once it
is put in place.
Bill Adler, OV resident, stated his understanding of water budgeting is that it is
enforceable and a surcharge to people that violate that budget might be possible.
4. Board Member Comments. This item provides members of the Board an
opportunity to comment on issues of interest or concern. No discussion of
such items is enabled and must be appropriately placed on an agenda for a
future meeting.
5. 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, gave an update of upcoming meetings with
Town Council, Mrs. Berchtold stated the August 20 , 2008, Town Council
meeting has been cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Caswell and seconded by Member
Schoeppach to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Prepared by,
Deanna Ruiz
Recording Secretary