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ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
November 10, 2009
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AT OR AROUND 6:00 P.M.
Vice-Chair Schoeppach called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Michael Schoeppach, Vice-Chair
Jill Anderson, Member
Richard Luckett, Member
Dennis Ottley, Member
Ray Shelton, Member
Gene Wowk, Member
EXCUSED: Tom Gribb, Chairman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Schoeppach led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. OV13-09-15, MK Company Southwest LLC., represented by Richmond
American Homes, requests approval of six model homes for the Cooper at
Rivers Edge subdivision, located in proximity to Lambert Lane and First
Avenue. For questions and additional information, please contact David
Ronquillo, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817or
dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov.
Vice-Chair Schoeppach moved this Item to be heard as item 2 on the regular
agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Review and/or approval of the September 8, 2009, DRB meeting minutes.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Shelton and seconded by Member
Ottley to approve the September 8, 2009, DRB meeting minutes.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
A. OV13-09-15, MK Company Southwest LLC., represented by Richmond
American Homes, requests approval of six model homes for the Cooper at
Rivers Edge subdivision, located in proximity to Lambert Lane and First
Avenue. For questions and additional information, please contact David
Ronquillo, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817or
dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov.
Michelle Golfin, non resident, of Richmond American Homes presented the
proposal.
Member Ottley confirmed that no identical elevation and/or color schemes would
be allowed adjacent to, or across from one another.
Member Luckett expressed concern with the colors that are being offered on the
houses and roof tiles.
Vice-Chair Schoeppach pointed out that Plans T21C, T24C and T25C are
offering a garage extension that would make the garages in violation of the
guideline.
Ms. Golfin offered to remove the 4 foot option on Plan T24C.
Member Ottley pointed out that Plan T17D would also be in violation if the 4 foot
garage option is allowed.
Karen Berchtold, OV Senior Planner, provided the staff report and reviewed the
following:
-Location
-Design Guidelines
-Mitigation measures to minimize garage dominance
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Shelton and seconded by Member
Ottley to approve with conditions OV13-09-15, MK Company Southwest LLC.,
represented by Richmond American Homes, requests approval of six model
homes for the Cooper at Rivers Edge subdivision, located in proximity to Lambert
Lane and First Avenue. To include the conditions that none of the garage
extensions be approved except the one house that would be about 1 foot out of
bounds. Friendly amendment added that the patios become standard and not
optional. Second friendly amendment added that Plan T21C be removed from
the list and allow it to be resubmitted with the new option.
Member Luckett stated he would not support the motion because Oro Valley is a
unique place and he did not like the colors.
Member Wowk added a friendly amendment that was accepted, the patios
become standard not optional.
Vice-Chair Schoeppach stated he would not vote for the motion because of his
concern for the 50% dominance of the garage.
Member Wowk made a second friendly amendment that Plan T21C to be
removed from the list and allow it to be resubmitted with the new option.
MOTION carried, 5-1 with Member Luckett opposed.
2. OV13-09-10, Lorne E. Brown requests approval of a grading exception on
Lot 84 of Monte Del Oro to accommodate an RV garage, storage, and
outdoor kitchen, located at 11025 N. Guava Drive. The applicant proposes
to exceed the allowed depth of cut by approximately 1.5 feet. For
questions and additional information, please contact Matt Michels, Senior
Planner, at (520) 229-4822 or mmichels@orovalleyaz.gov.
Lorne Brown, OV resident, and Rick Herrington, non resident, of Herrington
Architectural Designers and Planners presented the proposal. Mr. Brown stated
he would like to build a Recreational Vehicle (RV) garage and seeks an
exception to the grading permit because it will exceed 8 feet.
Member Ottley asked if the structure would be seen by neighbors. Mr. Brown
acknowledged that the majority of the residents can look out and see the
structure.
Paul Keesler, OV Development Review Manager, presented the staff report and
reviewed the following:
-Location
-Grading diagram
-Area Topography
-Zoning Criteria
-Findings
-Site aerial photo
-RV garage is required by the HOA
Member Wowk asked if the house to the rear of the house in question was above
or below the proposed RV garage. Mr. Keesler responded that the house in the
rear is below the proposed RV garage. Member Wowk asked if that neighbor is
staring at a ridge and asked how high the ridge is compared to the house. Mr.
Keesler did not have the information.
Member Anderson wanted to confirm that the RV garage would not be any higher
than the house. Mr. Brown stated the top of the RV garage would not exceed the
height of the primary residence and would be capped at 18 feet.
Member Luckett asked if the parapet of the garage would be about 7-9 feet
above the east property line and if that neighbor to the east would be looking
at 7-9 feet of the garage.
Mr. Brown responded that the neighbor to the east is 45 feet below the floor of
their house. Member Luckett corrected himself stating he was concerned about
the property to the west.
Lottie Darby, OV Resident, asked why the Homeowner's Association (HOA) was
now allowing RV garages.
Dan Evans, OV Resident, stated he liked the idea that the applicant is grading to
minimize the impact to the rest of the neighbors.
Bill Adler, OV resident, stated that the best time to review a grading exception is
when the land is vacant. The rules of the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised
(OVZCR) are meant to preserve not to destroy. Mr. Adler stated that holding the
topography responsible is not right. Now that the residence is built, it is the
residence that is creating the difficulty.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Ottley and seconded by Member
Shelton to approve OV13-09-10, Lorne E. Brown requests approval of a grading
exception on Lot 84 of Monte Del Oro to accommodate an RV garage, storage,
and outdoor kitchen, located at 11025 N. Guava Drive.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Member Ottley stated the HOA has reviewed the project in detail and has
approved the proposal. The applicant has mitigated as much as they can.
3. OV12-08-09, La Cholla Tangerine, LLC, represented by Coronado
Engineering and Development, Inc., requests approval of a preliminary plat
and landscape plan for the "Rancho Del Cobre" subdivision, located on the
southeast corner of Tangerine Road and La Cholla Boulevard. The
proposed subdivision contains 68 residential lots on 70.42 acres, with an
average lot size of approximately one-half acre. For questions and
additional information, please contact Matt Michels, Senior Planner, at
(520) 229-4822 or mmichels@orovalleyaz.gov.
Paul Nzomo of Coronado Engineering and an OV resident reviewed the
following:
-Preliminary Plat
-Landscape Plan
Member Wowk asked if only the east side of the project would be single
story. Mr. Nzomo responded it is unknown at this time but 18 feet is the limit of
the roof.
Matt Michels, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report and reviewed the
following:
- Tentative development plan
- Preliminary Plat
- Landscape Plan
- Recreation Area Plan
- Summary of Findings
Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat and Landscape Plan subject
to the conditions in Exhibit A.
Allen Lathrem, OV resident, stated his concern about the State of
Arizona proposing 8 lanes of freeway where Tangerine Road is now and people
may lose there homes because Oro Valley is not requiring enough setback.
Patricia Vega, OV resident, stated her concern about the wash and
drainage. Ms. Vega asked if the wash had the capacity to handle the flow and
inquired about public access to the development. Ms. Vega questioned if the
wash is going to be deeded to the public or to the HOA.
Tony Turco, OV resident, questioned how Ironwood Canyon would line up or if
there would be lights shining into houses. Mr. Turco stated he was concerned
with the traffic on Glover because of the children in the neighborhood. Mr. Turco
questioned why the larger lots being located to the south rather than the east and
asked if a builder had been identified. Mr. Turco is in favor of the plan.
Paul Keesler stated the developer would be placing detention basins that would
reduce the wash water flow.
Mr. Nzomo stated there has been no builder identified as of yet.
Paul Keesler stated that through the rezoning, the street connectivity between
the main street and the subdivision was not connected. Mr. Keesler stated
that staff is cognizant of the plans that ADOT has to widen Tangerine Road.
There is a possibility in the future to provide connectivity to the neighborhood.
The traffic generated from this development is not very high; 300 to 400 cars per
day.
Mr. Nzomo stated the washes are deeded to the HOA's and Tangerine Road
calls for 300 feet of right of way and roads are offset from the other
neighborhoods.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Shelton and seconded by Member
Wowk to approve with conditions in Exhibit A, OV12-08-09, La Cholla Tangerine,
LLC, represented by Coronado Engineering and Development, Inc., requests
approval of a preliminary plat and landscape plan for the "Rancho Del Cobre"
subdivision, located on the southeast corner of Tangerine Road and La Cholla
Boulevard.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
4. Planning and Zoning update.
Karen Berchtold, OV Senior Planner, updated the DRB on upcoming items to be
heard by various boards and commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Luckett and seconded by Member
Anderson to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Prepared by, ,
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Deanna Ruiz
Recording Secretary