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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION September 6, 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
	Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Commissioner
	Skeet Posey, Commissioner
	Daniel Sturmon, Commissioner
	Celeste Gambill, Chair
Absent:	Joe Nichols, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Attendees:	Melanie Barrett, Council Liaison

Commissioners Bergsma and Outlaw Ryan attended the meeting via Zoom. Due to audio technical difficulties, they were unable to respond to the Roll Call and votes for Agenda Items 1 and 2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chair Gambill led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

There were no speaker requests.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Liaison Barrett stated that the Council has just returned from its August break and will be hearing the Naranja Trails subdivision proposal at the next Town Council meeting on September 7, 2022.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 4, 2022 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to approve the August 4, 2022 meeting minutes as written.

				Vote: 4 - 0 Carried

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR CONCEPTUAL MODEL HOME ARCHITECTURE APPROVAL FOR THE TRANQUILO AT RANCHO VISTOSO RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1-MILE NORTHEAST OF THE TANGERINE RD. AND RANCHO VISTOSO BLVD. INTERSECTION (2200588)
				Senior Planner Hannah Oden provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location - Three architectural styles - Side and rear elevations - Photos of surrounding development - Summary and recommendation Applicant Gregory Hemmerlin with Pulte Homes, provided a presentation that included the following: - Site location - 227-lot gated community with ten different plans - Three elevations - Reviewed the plans with various options available - Reviewed the elevations within different plan series - Neighboring properties - Colors and materials Discussion ensued between the applicant and Commission.


				Motion by Commissioner Skeet Posey, seconded by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon to approve the Conceptual Model Home Architecture for the proposed eleven (11) model homes for Tranquilo at Rancho Vistoso, based on finding that the request complies with the Design Principles and Design Standards of the Zoning Code.

				Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
				**Please note: Ten (10) model homes were presented and approved.

	3.			PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS TO REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS (CHAPTER 22) AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CODE
				Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Key points - A. Consolidate duplicative staff reviews: existing process - A. Consolidate duplicative staff reviews: eliminate duplication - A. Consolidate duplicative staff reviews: proposed process - A. Consolidate duplicative staff reviews: time savings - B. Reduce confusion by using industry terms and closing gaps - C. Remove outdated processes or conflicts with State law - D. Maintains effective public participation and OV design standards - General Plan and Strategic Leadership Plan - Summary and recommendation Chair Gambill opened the public hearing. There were no speaker requests. Chair Gambill closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.


				Motion by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon, seconded by Vice Chair Jacob Herrington to recommend approval of the proposed zoning code text amendments to revise the development review process (Chapter 22) and other related sections, based on the finding it is in conformance with the General Plan, with the condition that the Parks and Recreation Department be added as part of the review process.

		Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

	4.	PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS TO PRIVATE RECREATION AREA, AMENITY, IN-LIEU FEE OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS, MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS, AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS
		Senior Planner Hannah Oden provided a presentation that included the following: - Focus on private recreation areas - Purpose - Process - Research - Key findings - Finding #1:Consolidation of Private Recreation spaces - Finding #2: Private Parks greater than 1/4 acre have value - Finding #3: Required recreation area size - Finding #4: Amenity requirements - Finding #5: Multi-family residential requirements - General Plan and Strategic Leadership Plan - Summary of recommendations Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided updates regarding upcoming neighborhood meetings, the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, as well as information on the Community Academy beginning in October.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon, seconded by Vice Chair Jacob Herrington to adjourn the meeting.

Chair Gambill adjourned the meeting at 7:43 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 6th day of September 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist