Chairman Hagedorn called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

PRESENT:

Chairman Hagedorn Vice-Chair Honn Member Cywan Member Dornberg Member Fowler Member Moutafis Member Munden

Member Honn requested a change to her comments on Item 4.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Honn Honn and seconded by Member Cywan Cywan to approve the March 3, 2009, ARC minutes with the requested change to the comments of Member Honn on Item 4. 

 

MOTION carried, 7-0

 

Michael Spaeth, OV Planner, addressed the comment from Chairman Hagedorn’s concern regarding the viability of the tree at the site.  Mr. Spaeth presented an email that showed the Town’s botanist opined the tree would be "just fine."  Mr. Spaeth continued and presented the staff report into record.

Rosemary Latshaw and Moira Marti Geoffrion presented the proposal.

Ms. Geoffrion presented samples of the tile and showed a variety of steel benches.

Member Cywan stated he went to benches around town and did not find one to be any type of a safety issue.

Ms. Geoffrion showed samples of the patina and colors.

Member Moutafis asked how often the colors would have to be redone. Ms. Geoffrion responded that there are benches in Oro Valley that have been in place for five years.

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Cywan Cywan and seconded by Vice-Chair Honn Honn to approve OV5-09-004, final artwork.

 

MOTION carried, 7-0

 

David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report and reviewed the location and zoning.  Mr. Ronquillo stated the application meets the 1% and it is in conformance with the zoning code. 

Chairman Hagedorn asked for clarification where the public access would be located.  Mr. Ronquillo stated access would be available from the parking area on three sides of the building.

Susan Gamble of Santa Theresa tile works presented the proposed art work.  Ms. Gamble presented the paint colors of the proposed buildings and pictures of her previous work.

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Moutafis Moutafis and seconded by Member Munden Munden to accept the conceptual art proposal of OV5-09-005. 

 

MOTION carried, 7-0

 

David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Ronquillo stated the development has met the required 1% and the proposed artwork is above what is required.

Member Moutafis opined the art appears to be advertising.  Members Cywan and Honn agreed. 

Rob East of Bourne Properties, presented the proposal.  Mr. East stated the photo being used is an El Charro staff photo from the 1930’s.  The art will look tilesque and be made of aluminum composite.  

Chairman Hagedorn requested to see a sample of the tile, the type of finish and colors.  Mr. Hagedorn stated enough information should be provided so that the proposal can be properly evaluated.

Mr. East passed a different rendition depicting the faces of a male and female.

The ARC took a poll to decide what photo was preferred
Group Photo - Option A - No response
Couple Photo - Option B - 5 Members preferred and 2 Members objected

This item was continued from last month and staff had nothing else to add.  Members were satisfied with the information provided.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair Honn Honn and seconded by Member Moutafis Moutafis to adjourn at 5:45 p.m.

 

MOTION carried, 7-0