MINUTES
ORO VALLEY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
July 12, 2016
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
Chair Eggerding called the Conceptual Design Review Board to order at 6:00 pm
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PRESENT: |
Dick Eggerding, Chair
Bruce Wyckoff, Vice Chair
Nathan Basken, Member
Sarah Chen, Member
Jacob Herrington, Member
Hal Linton, Member
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Kit Donley, Member
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ALSO PRESENT:
Vice Mayor Lou Waters
Council Member Joe Hornat
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
David Laws, Permitting Manager
Chair Eggerding led the members of the Board and Audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no speaker requests.
Vice Mayor Waters commented on the Conceptual Site Plan and architecture for Freddy's Steakhouse that was approved by Town Council on July 6th.
MOTION: A motion was made by Bruce Wyckoff, Vice Chair and seconded by Hal Linton, Member approved the June 14, 2016 Regular Session Meeting Minutes
MOTION carried, 6-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Bruce Wyckoff, Vice Chair and seconded by Sarah Chen, Member approve the June 22, 2016 Special Session Meeting Minutes
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location Map
- Conceptual Site Plan
- Neighborhood Meetings
- Summary and Recommendation
Cory Tompson, WLB Group, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Conceptual Site Plan
- Screen Wall along Brookdale Way
Chairman Eggerding opened the public hearing.
Chairman Eggerding closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Sarah Chen, Member and seconded by Bruce Wyckoff, Vice Chair recommend approval of the Mattamy Homes Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan, based on the findings that in the staff report, subject to the conditions on Attachment 1.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Rosevelt Arellano, Senior Planner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location Map
- Light Pole Locations
- Light Pole Locations Looking West
- Public Participation
- Summary and Recommendation
Michelle Lamoureux, Pinnacle Consulting, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Town of Oro Valley Code
- Design of the site
Chairman Eggerding opened the public hearing.
Karen Wilhelmsen, Oro Valley resident, referred to an article that was written about the electric magnetic fields and questioned what will a 2nd cell tower on the site will do. The public health of the cell tower frustrates her and she has some questions. Ms. Whilhelmsen would like to know when was the law written that prohibits local municipalities from denying wireless communication facilities based on perceived health concerns? Was this law based on safety standards from 16 years ago and what about proven health concerns. Why is it necessary to place the tower at CDO High School, especially because there is already a tower there? Can a different location be found where there is less youth population? If this tower is approved can a stipulation be added in depth before and after study be conducted by an independent third party paid for by Verizon to evaluate the effects of the tower at CDO High School. Ms. Whilhelmsen feels it is prudent to air on the side of caution especially when it comes to the health of our youths.
Chairman Eggerding closed the public hearing.
Mr. Vella responded to the speakers request and commented that the Town does not have the authority to ask or act on a study.
MOTION: A motion was made by Jacob Herrington, Member and seconded by Bruce Wyckoff, Vice Chair recommend approval of the proposed communication facility at the Canyon Del Oro High School, finding that the request is compatible with the surrounding area and meets the applicable zoning provisions.
MOTION carried, 5-1 with Hal Linton, Member opposed.
Rosevelt Arellano, Senior Planner, presented the following:
- August 9th, Conceptual Design Review Board
- Town Council summer break
- Upcoming Vistoso Highlands MGPA Neighborhood Meeting, July 20th
MOTION: A motion was made by Sarah Chen, Member and seconded by Jacob Herrington, Member to adjourn the Conceptual Design Review Board meeting at 7:13 PM.
MOTION carried, 6-0.