Planning Manager Bayer Vella started the presentation for item #1 and included the following:
- Purpose
- Background - Oro Valley Town Centre PAD
- Background - Entitlements Area 4
- Applicant's Request
- Area 4 - Existing vs. Proposed
- Rezoning Request - Review Tools
Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented the following regarding item #1:
- Environment: Existing vs. Proposed Grading Areas
- Environment: Extent of Grading
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- Environment: Existing vs. Proposed Grading Areas
Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented the following regarding item 1:
- Environment: Existing vs. Proposed Grading Areas
- Environment: Extent of Grading
- Environment: Grading Mitigation
Mr. Vella continued the presentation and included the following:
- Environment: Open Space and Wildlife Corridors
- Views: Oracle Road Scenic Corridor
- Views: Proximity of Lots to Oracle Road
- Neighborhood Compatibility
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Summary and Recommendation
Senior Project Manager with WLB Group and representing the applicant, Rob Longaker, provided an overview of the proposed zoning amendment to the Oro Valley Town Center Planned Area Development, located near the northeast corner of Oracle Road and Pusch View Lane and included the following:
- Current Site Plan
- Open Space and Grading
- Transitional Buffering
- View Protection and Noise Issues
- Recreation Area Concept
- Lot Size Comparison Exhibit and Compatibility With Surrounding Development
- Wildlife Connectivity
- Community Outreach
- 87 Lot Site Plan Shown at First Neighborhood Meeting in April 2018
- Site Plan Shown at Second Neighborhood Meeting in November 2018
- Current Site Plan
- Site Plan Comparison
- Existing Site Plan
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.
Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to item #1.
- Oro Valley resident John Mawhinney
- Oro Valley resident Tony Beretta
- Oro Valley resident Don English
- Oro Valley resident Kurt Weiricy
- Oro Valley resident Nancy Ward
- Oro Valley resident Dan Adams
The following individuals spoke in support of item #1.
- Oro Valley resident and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce - Dave Perry
- Oro Valley resident Teri Lamour
The following individuals spoke on item #1.
- Oro Valley resident Court Hall
- Oro Valley resident Mike Gessner
- Oro Valley resident Bill Gardner
- Oro Valley resident Michael Barcky
Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.
Director of Land Acquisition and Development for Richmond American Homes, Rick Morris, provided input on item #1.
Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.
Fire Marshall for Golder Ranch Fire District, Will Loesche, spoke regarding the suggested ingress and egress of the proposed project.
Discussion continued amongst Council, staff, Mr. Longaker and Mr. Morris.
Continued to april 3rd 4-3
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Winfield and seconded by Vice Mayor Barrett continue Ordinance No. (O)19-04, authorizing and approving the proposed amendment to the Oro Valley Town Center, to the April 3, 2019 Town Council meeting.
MOTION carried, 4-3 with Councilmember Piña, Councilmember Rodman, and Councilmember Solomon opposed.
Senior Planner Milini Simms presented item #2 and included the following;
- Purpose
- Existing Zoning
- Conceptual Site and Landscape Plan
- Proposed In-Lieu Fee for Rec Area
- Public Participation
- Summary and Recommendation
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.
MELCOR USA Assistant Development Manager, Hugo Blanco, addressed Council questions.
The following individual spoke in opposition to item #2:
Oro Valley resident Bill Babir
Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Blanco regarding item #2.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Barrett and seconded by Councilmember Jones-Ivey to approve the Conceptual Site Plan and landscape Plan for the proposed 21 lot subdivision on Shore Cliff Drive, finding the request is in conformance with the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented item #3 and included the following:
- Notice of Intent ot Increase Water Rates
- Schedule
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by Councilmember Jones-Ivey to approve Resolution No. (R)19-10, providing notice of intent to increase water rates for the Oro Valley Water Utility.
MOTION carried, 7-0.