MINUTES
ORO VALLEY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
**SECOND AMENDMENT (3/13/17, 3:00 PM)
*AMENDED (3/3/17 AT 3:00 P.M.)
March 14, 2017
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
Chair Wyckoff called the March 14, 2017, Regular Session of the Oro Valley Conceptual Design Review Board to order at 6:00 pm.
PRESENT: |
Bruce Wyckoff, Chair Nathan Basken, Member Hal Linton, Member Dick Eggerding, Member Kit Donley, Member |
EXCUSED: |
Sarah Chen, Member Jacob Herrington, Member
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EXCUSED: Sarah Chen, Member
Jacob Herrington, Vice Chair
ALSO PRESENT: Joe Hornat, Council Member
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Chair Wyckoff led the members of the Board and Audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Wyckoff announced Item #4, Villages at Silverhawke subdivision, is not on the meeting agenda.
There were no speaker requests.
There was no Council Liaison in attendance.
MOTION: A motion was made by Dick Eggerding, Member and seconded by Hal Linton, Member to approve the February 14, 2017 regular session meeting minutes.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Chad Daines, Principal Planner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location Map
- Site and Landscape Plan Design
- Proposed Architecture
- Neighborhood Discussion
Key topics raised by the Board:
- Approval process
- Traffic circulation
- Loading zone accommodations
- Retail space allowances
- Public art requirements
David Laws, Permitting Manager, addressed the traffic circulation question stating the rear access drive is one-way and the loading zone provides space for 4 vehicles to load/unload out of traffic.
Keri Silvyn, Lazarus, Silvyn and Bangs, representing the applicant Kelly McKone, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Introduction of team members
- Steam Pump Village development master plan map
- Current site plan paying particular attention to the natural landscape buffer and loading area
- Elevation plans
- Stepped Wall Plan
- Architecture photos
Follow up questions from the Board included:
- Loading dock width and potential to block traffic
- Parking provisions for tenants
- Business hours
MOTION: A motion was made by Nathan Basken, Member and seconded by Dick Eggerding, Member to recommend approval to Town Council of the Steam Pump Village Conceptual Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Architecture, OV1602786, subject to conditions in Attachment 1.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Milini Simms, Planner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location Map
- Front Elevations
- Side Elevations
- Rear Elevations
- Surrounding Development
Jeff Grobstein, representing Meritage Homes, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Site Plan
- Color Elevation 2D and 3D
- Exterior Paint Schemes
- Exterior Elements
- Site Photos
- Location Map
Key topics raised by the Board:
- Front architecture options, specifically whether or not stone was optional
- Lot boundaries and fencing
Mr. Grobstein addressed the question of lot boundaries stating that each site is left natural and there will be minimal grading. Each homeowner will decide if they want the area left open or opt for fencing and/or walls.
MOTION: A motion was made by Kit Donley, Member and seconded by Hal Linton, Member to approve the Conceptual Model Home Architecture for the four Meritage Home Models for the Sanctuary at Silverhawke subdivision as provided within Attachment 1, based on the finding that the request complies with the Design Principles and Design Standards in the Zoning Code.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Patty Hayes, Senior Planning Technician, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Re-application Model 5001 Review
- Site Map
- 2D and 3D Model Plan View
- 3D Rending View
- February CDRB Model Home Approvals
Jeff DeSpain, Mattamy Homes, provided a presentation that included the following:
- 5001 Desert Contemporary 2D Elevation
- 3D Sidewalk Elevation View
- View from across the street
Key topics raised by the Board:
- Concern about the massing and scale on this layout
- Alternative considerations to address concerns
- Discussion regarding lack of continuity with regard to elevation
Mr. DeSpain addressed concerns.
MOTION: A motion was made by Nathan Basken, Member and seconded by Kit Donley, Member to approve the Conceptual Model Home Architecture for the Desert Contemporary elevation for Model Plan 5001, as provided in Attachment 1, based on the findings that the request complies with the Design Principles and Design Standards in the Zoning Code.
MOTION carried, 3-2 with Bruce Wyckoff, Chair, and Hal Linton, Member opposed.
Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner, presented the Planning Update:
- April 11th Conceptual Design Review Board Meeting - no items
- March 15th Town Council - three items
- March 22nd Neighborhood Meeting
- April 5th Town Council Meeting - three upcoming items
- Update on potential consolidation of Conceptual Review Design Board and Planning & Zoning Commission
- Held 1st meeting with committee of three CDRB members, two Planning & Zoning commissioners, and both Council Liaisons
- March 22nd - Second meeting with committee
- April 4th - Tentative Planning & Zoning Study Session - CDRB members are encouraged to attend
MOTION: A motion was made by Hal Linton, Member and seconded by Kit Donley, Member to adjourn the Conceptual Design Review Board at 7:05 pm.
MOTION carried, 5-0.