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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION May 3, 2022 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER Chair Gambill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Hal Bergsma, Commissioner     Jacob Herrington, Vice Chair     Joe Nichols, Commissioner     Skeet Posey, Commissioner     Daniel Sturmon, Commissioner     Celeste Gambill, Chair   Staff Present: Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner Bayer Vella, Planning Manager David Laws, Permitting Manager Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
				Commissioner Nichols attended via Zoom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Gambill led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
				The following individuals spoke in opposition to the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning case: - Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris - Oro Valley resident Tim Fagen - Oro Valley resident Doug Dalby - Oro Valley resident Anthony Ferrera Oro Valley resident Raymond Bryant began speaking on the Morning Vista development (Agenda Item #2). He was informed that he would need to wait for the public comment period when the agenda item is presented.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS The council liaison was not present.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
	1.			REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 5, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES

				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma, seconded by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon to approve the April 5, 2022 meeting minutes.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED 18-UNIT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE EAST CORNER OF RANCHO VISTOSO BLVD AND MORNING VISTA DR INTERSECTION (CASE NO. 2102029) ITEM A: PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN AND CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN ITEM B: PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL MODEL HOME ARCHITECTURE
				Planner Kyle Packer provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location - Existing Zoning - Item A: Conceptual Site Design - Open Space Requirements - Item A: Conceptual Landscape Design - Item B: Conceptual Model Home Architecture - Summary and Recommendation Keri Silvyn, with Lazarus & Silyvn, P.C., introduced the project team. Developer Michael Sarabia, provided background and updates to the project. Ms. Silvyn also provided background on the project and a presentation that included the following: - Original conceptual site/landscape plan - Public outreach comments - Revised conceptual site/landscape plan - Materials and color palette - Architectural design, including front elevation and street view, and views from the northeast, southeast and southwest Chair Gambill opened public comment portion for the previous blue card speaker (Oro Valley resident Raymond Bryant) from the Call to Audience. Mr. Bryant responded that he already stated his comments. Chair Gambill closed the public comment portion, as there were no other speaker requests. Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff. In response to the Commission's concerns for parking regarding lots 14-17, staff drafted a condition to add to the motion, which Principal Planner Michael Spaeth read for the Commission and audience: "Driveways for lots 14 through 17 are to be widened, and/or the distance to the rear property line shall be reduced to the minimum setback to better accommodate a standard vehicle." Further discussion continued among the Commission.

				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma,  to recommend approval of the conceptual site plan and conceptual landscape plan for the proposed 18-unit residential subdivision located on the east corner of the Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Morning Vista Drive intersection, based on the finding that the proposal complies with the Rancho Vistoso PAD, Oro Valley Zoning Code revised, Design Principles and applicable design standards with the condition that the driveways for lots 14-17 be at least 20 feet deep as all the other driveways in the development.

Principal Planner Michael Spaeth explained the challenges and reasons for the current site layout, including minimizing disturbance of the wash to the north and honoring requests from neighbors to provide an additional buffer. He also explained the current parking configuration does meet the multi-family residential parking requirement. The condition, as accepted by the applicant, will balance these factors and allow staff to further work with the applicant to maximize parking space as much as possible. Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff. Commissioner Bergsma withdrew his motion.

				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma, seconded by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval of the conceptual site plan and conceptual landscape plan for the proposed 18-unit residential subdivision located on the east corner of the Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Morning Vista Drive intersection, based on the finding that the proposal would comply with the Rancho Vistoso PAD, Oro Valley Zoning Code revised, Design Principles and applicable design standards, with the condition as suggested by staff.

Planning Manager Bayer Vella stated that he wanted to make it clear that the site design meets code as currently presented. The purpose of the condition is not to make the design code compliant; the condition goes beyond code requirements. Commissioner Bergsma stated that he disagreed with Mr. Vella. Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Joe Andrews stated that the Commission has the option to go into Executive Session to discuss and review the law. Discussion ensued among the Commission.

				Motion by Vice Chair Jacob Herrington, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to move into Executive Session.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				The Commission entered into Executive Session at 6:49 p.m. The Commission resumed the Regular Session at 7:11 p.m. A roll call was taken when the meeting resumed: Commissioner Bergsma - present Vice Chair Herrington - present Commissioner Nichols - present Commissioner Posey - present Commissioner Sturmon - present Chair Gambill - present Commissioner Bergsma withdrew his previous motion, with Seconder Commissioner Sturmon agreeing to the withdrawal.

				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma, seconded by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval of the conceptual site plan and conceptual landscape plan for the proposed 18-unit residential subdivision located on the east corner of the Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Morning Vista Drive intersection, based on the finding that the proposal complies with the Rancho Vistoso PAD, Oro Valley Zoning Code revised, Design Principles and applicable design standards, with the condition agreed to by the applicant, that driveways for lots 14 through 17 are to be widened, and/or the distance to the rear property line shall be reduced to the minimum setback to better accommodate a standard vehicle.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma, seconded by Vice Chair Jacob Herrington to approve the conceptual model home architecture plan for the proposed 18-unit residential subdivision located on the east corner of the Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Morning Vista Drive intersection, based on the finding that the proposal complies with the Design Principles and design standards of the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
	3.			DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS TO ALIGN AND CLARIFY STANDARDS IN THE MULTI-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 23, PROVISIONS FOR RECREATION AREA, CHAPTER 26, DEFINITIONS, CHAPTER 31 AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS
				Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Background - Key points - Housing in Oro Valley - Proposed code amendment - Define housing types - Detached dwelling units - Attached dwelling units - Multi-level dwelling units - Summary of revised housing definitions Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff. Ms. Simms continued with the presentation: - Align and clarify existing standards for each housing type - Application of recreation standards Discussion continued among the Commission and staff. Ms. Simms further continued with the presentation: - Application of recreation amenities - Align parking standards by housing type - Summary of code alignment and clarification - Revise R-6 setbacks for consistency with other OV multifamily zones - Proposed R-6 setbacks - General Plan compliance - Summary and next steps Further discussion continued among the Commission and staff.
PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided an update on agenda items for the next Commission meeting on June 7, 2022 and an upcoming Town Council study session for the Oro Valley Marketplace project on May 18, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT Chair Gambill adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 3rd day of May 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. ___________________________ Jeanna Ancona Senior Office Specialist