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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION March 7, 2023 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Herrington called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Anna Clark, Commissioner
	Joe Nichols, Commissioner
	Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Commissioner
	Daniel Sturmon, Vice Chair
	Jacob Herrington, Chair
Absent:	Skeet Posey, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
	David Laws, Permitting Manager
Attendees:	Council Member Joyce Jones-Ivey

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Chair Herrington opened the Call to Audience.

The following individuals spoke on the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning:

- Oro Valley resident Debbie Patrick
- Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris
- Oro Valley resident Doug Dalby
- Oro Valley resident Tim Fagen

Chair Herrington closed the Call to Audience.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council member Joyce Jones-Ivey provided updates on recent and upcoming Planning related items on Town Council agendas.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 2023 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Anna Clark to approve the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

	2.			PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THREE ITEMS RELATED TO A PROPOSED SELF AND RV STORAGE IN THE MERCADO DEL RIO COMMERCIAL CENTER, LOCATED NORTH OF PUSCH VIEW LANE, APPROXIMATELY 1/4-MILE WEST OF ORACLE ROAD. THE ITEMS INCLUDE: ITEM A: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SELF-STORAGE ITEM B: DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR SELF AND RV STORAGE ITEM C: ARCHITECTURE
				Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location Map - Background and history - Conditional Use Permit - Item A: Conditional Use Permit - Item B: Development/landscape plans - Item C: Architecture - Summary and recommendation Paul Oland with Paradigm Land Design representing the applicant, introduced Danny Hinojosa with Johnson Development Associates, Inc., who reviewed the company's background, operating facilities overview, including Class A climate controlled self-storage centers. Mr. Oland provided a presentation demonstrating the changes made after feedback from neighborhood meetings: the site plan has a new access point, the landscape buffer has been improved, the entire site plan has shifted everything east. He also stated they have worked with staff to refine taller decorative screen walls around the RV storage, the materials, additional walls to screen from the multi-use path and the loading zone, as well as additional parking spaces. Self-storage is in high demand in Oro Valley and generates very little traffic. This facility will have modern and effective security measures. Architect Dale Couture with Ware Malcomb, spoke on the architecture including the elevations and landscaping. Chair Herrington opened the public hearing. OV resident Paul Loomis spoke in opposition to Agenda Item #2. Chair Herrington closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued among the Commission, applicant and staff.


				Motion by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon, seconded by Commissioner Kimberly Outlaw Ryan to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Self storage use, subject to the conditions for Item A in Attachment 1, adding the access hours be limited to 10:00 p.m., based on a finding the request complies with all applicable General Plan and Zoning Code requirements.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried


				Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval of the proposed Development and Landscape Plan for the proposed Self and RV storage use, subject to the condition for Item B in Attachment 1, based on a finding the request complies with the Mercado del Rio Master Development Plan and all applicable Zoning Code requirements.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried


				Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval of the proposed architecture, based on a finding the request complies with the Mercado del Rio Master Architecture Guidelines and all applicable Zoning Code requirements.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

	3.			PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CALIBER COLLISION, LOCATED WITHIN THE MERCADO DEL COMMERCIAL CENTER NORTH OF PUSCH VIEW LANE, APPROXIMATELY 1/4-MILE WEST OF ORACLE ROAD
				Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location Map - Applicant's request - Background and history - Conditional Use Permit - Summary and Recommendation Brent Florey with Cross Architects, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that including the following: - Background on Caliber Collision - Arial view of the proposal - Various views from the surrounding areas Chair Herrington opened the public hearing. - Oro Valley resident Paul Loomis spoke in support (with conditions) of Agenda Item #3. Chair Herrington closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued among the Commission, applicant and staff.


				Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to recommend approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit amendment, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, based on a finding the request is in conformance with the General Plan and all applicable Zoning Code requirements.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

	4.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR THE 2026 GENERAL PLAN
				Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose of the community engagement strategy for the General Plan - Voter ratification - Beyond the vote - importance of community input - Community engagement plan - Plan is unique - created by a resident advisory group - Plan is unique - built on resident input - Guiding principles - Key stakeholders - Communication methods and tools - Strategy for community engagement - Next steps in the General Plan process - Summary and recommendation Discussion ensued among the commission and staff.


				Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Commissioner Joe Nichols to recommend approval of the Community Engagement Plan for the 2026 General Plan effort.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Principal Planner Michael Spaeth stated there will be neighborhood meetings scheduled over the next few months and currently, there are no agenda items for the April Commission meeting.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Commissioner Anna Clark, seconded by Vice Chair Daniel Sturmon to adjourn the meeting.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
				Chair Herrington adjourned the meeting at 7:39 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 7th day of March 2023. 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