MINUTES
ORO VALLEY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
December 13, 2011
Hopi Room
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
Vice Chair Luckett called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Member David Atler
Member Nathan Basken
Member Rachel Childers
Member Kit Donley
Member Richard Eggerding
Vice Chair Richard Luckett
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| ABSENT: |
Member Harold Linton
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| EXCUSED: |
Member Gil Alexander
Chairman Dino Sakellar
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Vice Chair Luckett led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chad Daines, Principal Planner, stated this item will be covered in the Planning Manager’s Update.
Vice Chair Luckett opened and closed the call to the audience.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Richard Eggerding and seconded by Member Rachel Childers to approve the October 11, 2011, Conceptual Design Review Board, June 14, 2011, Development Review Board, and the May 10, 2011, Art Review Commission meeting minutes.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
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Review of Conceptual Public Artwork for Garden Gate, located on the east side of Oracle Road south of Calle Diamante |
Karen Berchtold, Senior Planner, presented the following:
- Conceptual Art Review
- Location Map
- Architecture
- Site Plan
- Conceptual Public Artwork
- Analysis: ZC Section 27.3.H Criteria
- Design Standards
- Recommendations
6:08 Member Linton arrived.
Kevin Howard, representing Oracle Studios, presented the followng:
- Main purpose the sculpture is to work in conjunction with the building
- Architecture
- Artwork placed in a key location
- Site plan - Sculpture location
Member Childers asked if the art pieces would be hazardous to the public. Mr. Howard responded it would not be hazardous because the art pieces will not placed in a pedestrian active area.
Member Childers asked if the art piece will peel or corrode over time. Steven G. Derks, sculptor, responded that he would recommend a surface treatment called Penetrol with a Japanese Dryer.
Member Linton asked if the art piece will be seen from Oracle Road. Mr. Howard responded yes.
Vice Chair Luckett inquired if the Penetrol was an oily product and whether it prevents rusting. Mr. Derks responded yes it is oily, that is why the Japanese Dryer is added and no it does not prevent rusting.
Member Linton questioned if any other material had been considered. Mr. Howard responded no.
Member Childers inquired about the texture for art work. Mr. Derks stated that there is no texture on this piece.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member David Atler and seconded by Member Kit Donley to recommend approval with conditions of the Conceptual Public Artwork for Garden Gate, finding that the proposed public artwork meets the criteria in Zoning Code Section 27.3.G and the applicable Addendum "A" Design Standards.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
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Request for approval of PAD Exemption for Rooney Ranch Oro Valley Center Area D to develop a revised Sign Criteria or Master Sign Program |
Joe Andrews, Town Attorney, commented that items three and four have been withdrawn by the applicant.
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Request for approval of PAD Exemption for Rooney Ranch Oro Valley Center Area B to develop a revised Sign Criteria or Master Sign Program |
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Planning Managers Update (Informational Only) |
Chad Daines, Principal Planner, presented the following:
- Meeting with HSL properties to discuss the Multi-Family Residential regulations and a potential apartment development in the Steam Pump Village PAD.
- LA Fitness Conceptual Site Plan and grading waiver.
- Rancho Vistoso 7-I proposed apartment development was continued by Town Council to January 18th.
- Major General Plan Amendments
- Neighborhood meeting on Thursday, December 15th for Fry’s Fuel Station.
- Future Agenda Items for January 10, 2012 are Ridge View Sign Criteria and Casa de la Luz Public Artwork
- Second CDRB meeting January 24th for LA Fitness
CALL TO AUDIENCE - At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Board on any issue not listed on today?s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Board members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Conceptual Design Review Board may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience" please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Member David Atler and seconded by Member Rachel Childers adjourn the December 13, 2011 CDRB meeting
MOTION carried, 7-0.