PRESENT:

Bill Adler, Chair Helen Dankwerth, Vice Chair John Bohl, Member Michael Schoeppach, Member Stephen Roach, Member

Also Present: Mike Zinkin, Council Member
                    Joe Andrews, Oro Valley Chief Civil Deputy Attorney

Chair Adler recommended changing the order of the agenda, item number OV1013-05, will be heard first.

April 23, 2013 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Dankwerth and seconded by Member Schoeppach to Approve the April 23, 2013 meeting minutes.

MOTION carried, 5-0.

Item 4, Staff Report

Item 4, Attachment 1

Item 4, Attachment 2

Item 4, Attachment 3

Item 4, Attachment 4

Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, Staff Presentation
- Location map
- Zoning
- Request Details
- Verde Catalina
- Public Input
- Summary/Conclusion
- Variance Criteria Five Findings

Applicant, Brian Beamish presented his request to the Board of Adjustments. Applicant Beamish would appreciate having the patio roofing extended to assist in protecting his artwork from sun and rain.

Robert Barth, Oro Valley resident indicated he is opposed to the structure, because the structure is not truly connected to the building itself. Further, he is not supportive of the variances in residential architecture.

Fran Young Oro Valley Resident. Mrs. Young is opposed to the variance request, due to her believing the townhouses should have a continuity of design throughout their community. In addition, Mrs. Young is concerned with the water run off, should the roofing be permitted.

Gordon Young, Oro Valley Resident, opposed to the proposed variance due to the metal roof being unsightly. Mr. Young voiced his concerns with the water run-off potentially causing erosion or a ditch in the walking path area.

Larry Tucci, Oro Valley Resident, expressed he is opposed to the variance due to the rain potentially running off. Mr. Tucci also stated there is a strong odor created by the applicant's kelm.

Jim Seppala, Oro Valley resident, lives behind applicant. States Mr. Beamish did not obtain an approval from HOA prior to the building of the structure. Mr. Seppala is unsupportive of the proposed variance.

Jackie Ramsey Oro Valley Resident - not opposed to the proposed variance. She stated there is no odor nor issue as far as she knew.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Dankwerth and seconded by Member Bohl to Approve the variance. Chair Adler proposed a Friendly amendment there should be a discussion with staff regarding the final design of the roof which was accepted by Vice Chair Dankwerth.

MOTION carried, 4-1 with Member Roach opposed.

Item 1 Staff Report

Item 1, Attachment 1

Item 1, Attachment 2

Item 1, Attachment 3

Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, Staff Presentation

- Approvals to date
- Location Map
- Rancho Feliz lot 599
- Applicant's Proposal
- Public Input
- Summary
- Variance Criteria Five Findings

Barbara Stout, Oro Valley Resident and applicant, stated the design of the proposed garage would allow for a work bench as well as allow her husband to work on their vehicles inside of their garage.

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Schoeppach and seconded by Member Roach deny the variance request, for lot 599 in Rancho Feliz, OV1013-03.

MOTION carried, 3-2 with Vice Chair Dankwerth and Member Bohl opposed.

Item 3, Staff Report

Item 3, Attachment 1

Item 3, Attachment 2

Item 3, Attachment 3

Rosevelt Arellano, Planner, Staff Report

- Approvals to Date
- Request
- Satelite image
- Adjacent Properties
- Applicants Plot Plan
- Summary
- Variance Criteria Fie Findings

Mike & Terry Powelson, Applicants and Oro Valley Residents - presented their application for variance.

Lamar Lovik, Oro Valley Resident, expressed he is opposed to the proposed rear yard setback variance, due to the homeowner's business being run from the property. And water run off from the roof.

James Capasso, Oro Valley Resident, is opposed to this variance due to there having been a garage when the property owner purchased the property stated due to the noise.

Gloria Wyckoff, Oro Valley resident, stated she is opposed to the variance. She suggested the owner reduce the size of the garage. Mrs. Wyckoff is concerned with the destruction of the natural desert landscape.

Rosevelt Arellano, Planner, presented an email which was received by staff from Oro Valley Resident Robert Crawford, expressing his concerns with the variance due to the water run off. Mr. Crawford opposes the variance.

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Bohl and seconded by Vice Chair Dankwerth to Approve the variance request for lot 84 in Rancho Catalina, OV1013-07,

MOTION carried, 5-0.

Item 2, Staff Report

Item 2, Attachment 1

Item 2, Attachment 2

Item 2, Attachment 3

Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, Staff Presentation
- Location Map
- RV NH 20 Par S Lot 1
- Request Details
- Applicant's proposal
- Corner Lots
- Summary
- Variance Criteria Five Findings

Sean Rich, Representative of Richmond American, provided Richmond American's reasoning behind requesting the variance.  

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Roach and seconded by Member Bohl to Approve the request for Variance at 1078 W. Redlands Drive, OV1013-04,

MOTION carried, 5-0.

Item 5, Staff Report

Item 5, Attachment 2

Item 5, Attachment 3

Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, Staff Presentation
- Location Map
- Request Details
- Aplicant's proposal
- Rivers Edge II lot 18
- Public Input
- Summary
- Variance Criteria Five Findings

Eric Bramble, Oro Valley Resident and Applicant. The applicant stated the builder set the house on the setback on nearly all sides. Mr. Bramble states because of the way the house faces, the summer sun heats the rear of their residence. In order to provide relief from the summer heat on the rear of their home they are requesting the variance.

Judy McElroy, Oro Valley resident, and representative of the Homeowners Association, stated she is in favor of the variance, as well as the Homeowners Association having approved of the request within the Association.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Dankwerth and seconded by Member Bohl to Approve the request for variance for lot 18 in Rivers Edge II, OV1013-06,

MOTION failed, 2-3 with Chair Adler, Member Schoeppach, and Member Roach opposed.

Chad Daines, Principal Planner, Presented an update to the Board. Major General Plan amendment window has closed. Three amendments were filed. One for Olson Property on Moor Rd. and Miller Ranch and Rancho Vistoso 11-J. Staff has been working on a General Plan Awareness Plan to educate the community on the General Plan process. Staff is also working on a Planning Work program.

Chad Daines, Principal Planner stated at the upcoming June Meeting there is one application for a pool variance. There may also be one additional application to be heard. 

Chair Adler requested Staff include a discussion regarding an application deadline. Chair Adler would also like to discuss requiring typed or electronic applications.
 

MOTION: A motion was made by Member Schoeppach and seconded by Member Roach to Adjourn the Board of Adjustment Meeting

MOTION carried, 5-0.