Chair Sakellar called the meeting to order at 6:00PM

PRESENT:

Dino Sakellar, Chair Daiv Atler, Vice-Chair Gil Alexander, Member Harold Linton, Member Nathan Basken, Member Richard Eggerding, Member

EXCUSED:

Kit Donley, Member

   

Chair Sakellar led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were no speaker requests.

October 9, 2012 Draft Minutes

MOTION: A motion was made by Gil Alexander, Member and seconded by Nathan Basken, Member to approve the October 09, 2012 Regular Session Meeting Minutes.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

Staff Report

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented the following:

- Applicant's Request
- Location Map
- Art Locations
- Phase I Art Concept and Location
- Phase II Art Concept and Location
- Review Criteria
- Conclusion
- Conditions of Approval

Brad Anderson, Kitchell Development, representing the land owner, presented the following:

- Approved Conceptual Site Plan
- Public Art Locations
- Artist (Mark Rossi)
- Design Concept
- Representative Images
- Shop Building Architecture
- Questions

Mark Rossi, Artist, commented on the material and maintenance of the sculptures.   

MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Linton, Member and seconded by Gil Alexander, Member to Amend Attachment 1 to add a third condition to require four pieces of art, with two art works each at two locations.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Linton, Member and seconded by Gil Alexander, Member to approve the Conceptual Public Artwork for the San Dorado commercial development with the Conditions in Attachment 1, finding that the proposed Conceptual Public Artwork meets the Zoning Code Review Criteria and applicable Design Standards.

Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
San Dorado Commercial Area Public Art
OV1212-08
November 13, 2012 CDRB   

1. The public art locations be shown on the Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan.   

2. Seating areas and shading elements (i.e. shade trees) shall be placed in close proximity to the public art to allow visitors and the public to enjoy the public art in a comfortable setting.

3.  Four (4) art pieces shall be provided with two pieces of art provided at each location shown in the conceptual public art submittal.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

3a.	CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN

Staff Report

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Hillary Turby, Senior Planner, presented the following Conceptual Site Plan:

- Request Summary
- Location & Context Map
- Zoning Context
- Background
- Conceptual Site Plan
- R1-7 Zoning Standards
- ESL Requirements
- ESL Conservation Subdivision Design
- Conditions of Approval
- Summary/Recommendation

Ron Asta, CPE Consultants, LLC., elaborated on the Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan.

MOTION: A motion was made by Daiv Atler, Vice-Chair and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Amend Attachment 1 to include a condition requiring an emergency access connecting the subdivision streets to Wilson K-8 School.

Chair Sakellar offered a friendly amendment, if agreed upon by the Amphi School District.  

Friendly amendment was accepted by Vice-Chair Atler and member Eggerding.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

MOTION: A motion was made by Gil Alexander, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Recomend Approval of the Conceptual Site Plan for Rancho de Plata, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, finding that the proposed Conceptual Site Plan meets the applicable Zoning Code Review criteria.

Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
Rancho de Plata
Conceptual Site Plan
OV1212-17
November 13, 2012 CDRB
Engineering:
1. Grading adjacent to homes shall meet the requirements of the International Building Code.  These requirements include a 5% slope away from the home to a swale parallel to the home that is sloped a minimum of 2%.
2. Provide erosion hazard setback calculations and necessary erosion mitigation recommendations that will be necessary to protect lots that are within an erosion hazard area.
3. Provide diverter swales/channels along the north side of the development to convey incoming off-site drainage to the existing washes. 
4. Extend the proposed sidewalk on both sides of the entry road to intersect with the proposed path along La Cholla Boulevard.
5. The existing driveway connection to La Cholla Boulevard on the north side of the development shall be removed with the development.
6. The proposed decomposed granite path will be required to be stabilized with a binder or other similar treatment to be approved by the Town Engineer. The portions of the path within the floodplain area shall be paved and protected with toe downs or other similar methods as recommended by the drainage report and approved by the Town Engineer.
7. Guardrail shall be provided in those areas adjacent to the existing power poles where the roadway edge line is shifted west to accommodate the proposed left turn lane into the development.  
Planning:
1. Provide conceptual plan for walls and screening throughout the subdivision.
2. A primitive trail shall be provided from the recreation areas to the adjacent washes.
3. Detention basin floors shall be replanted with native vegetation and trees to the greatest extent possible while still allowing for maintenance access.
4. Requiring an emergency access connecting the subdivision streets to Wilson K-8 School.
Water:
Water mains shall not be provided under pavement.

Fire:
The width of the roads specified on the submitted plans will allow for parking on only one side of the road and will not allow parking in the cul-de-sac and knuckle areas. Please meet with the fire plans examiner and fire inspector to discuss the areas that will require no parking signage in accordance with IFC Sections 503.3 andD103.6, as amended.

MOTION carried, 5-1 with Harold Linton, Member opposed.

3b.	CONCEPTUAL MODEL HOME ARCHITECTURE

Staff Report

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Hillary Turby, Senior Planner, presented the following on Conceptual Model Home Architecture:

- Conceptual Architecture Review
- Context:  Homes in surrounding neighborhoods
- Applicant's Proposal
- Design Review Principles
- Design Standards
- Ranch Style Plan - 145-2278
- Spanish Colonial Plan - 145-485
- Early California Plan  - 245-3220
- Ranch Style Plan - 245-3686
- Conditions of Approval
- Summary

Ron Asta, commented on the following Conceptual Model Home Architecture:

- Typical Single Story Homes
- Typical 2 Story Homes

Jeff Grobstein, representing Meritage Homes, commented on use of mirror images design of plans and details on corner lots.

MOTION: A motion was made by Nathan Basken, Member and seconded by Daiv Atler, Vice-Chair to Recomend Approval of the Conceptual Architecture for Rancho de Plata, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, finding that the proposed Conceptual Architecture meets the applicable Zoning Code Review criteria.

Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
Rancho de Plata
Conceptual Architecture
OV1212-17
November 13, 2012 CDRB  

1. The same color scheme and elevation shall not be repeated in adjacent homes or homes directly across the street from one another.

2. "Four-sided architecture" should be considered for all homes through out the subdivision especially those homes located on corner lots. Specifically, right side elevations on all models must provide at least one of the following elements to be visible above the 5' fence line:
• Stucco pop-outs, lintels, or sills on all windows and doors; or
• Decorative elements matching the front facades, such as corbels, canales, wrought iron, "X" Deco tiles, and rafter tails
Additionally, wainscoting and or banding, present on the front façade, shall be extended to meet the sidewall.

3. Two-story homes shall not be located on corner lots (Lots 3, 4, 32, 13, 14, 27, 26, and 50), and no more than 2 two-story homes shall be located side by side on the same street.

4. Corner side yard elevations shall be articulated consistent with condition 2 and shall be provided for administrative approval.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

Staff Report

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, presented the following:

- Location Map
- Building Architecture
- Secondary Building
- Applicant's Request
- Existing Monument Signs
- Conditions of Approval

Douglas Baker, representing Sign-a-Rama, presented a brief overview of the proposal.

MOTION: A motion was made by Gil Alexander, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Approve OV311-008, a Sign Criteria for Hacienda Bella, with the conditions in Attachment 1 finding that the proposed Sign Criteria, is in conformance with the applicable Zoning Code and Design Standards and Principles.  

Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
Sign Criteria for Hacienda Bella

1. Only one color from the approved color palette can be used for sign letters and characters on any one line of sign copy.

2. Wall signs on the south and east building elevations are prohibited.

3. Wall signs on the Dome feature shall not be allowed.

4. The 3rd sentence related to the Landlord modifications on the Sign Criteria cover sheet shall be removed.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

Staff Report

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Attachment 4

Attachment 5

Attachment 6

Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented the following:

- Applicant's Request
- Existing Signs on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
- Existing Kiosk Signs
- Proposed Kiosk Signs
- Comparison of existing and proposed signs
- Possible Locations
- Summary
- Conditions of Approval

Jena Carpenter, representing Vistoso Community Association, presented a brief overview of the directional signage in Rancho Vistoso.

MOTION: A motion was made by Gil Alexander, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Approve the PAD Exemption from the Rancho Vistoso PAD Sign System Guidelines for T-2 Directional signs with the Conditions in Attachment 1, finding that the request meets the Zoning Code requirements for a PAD Exemption.

Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
Vistoso Community Association PAD Exemption, OV312-008
November 13, 2012 CDRB Meeting

1. The Kiosk Signs in Rancho Vistoso shall utilize the same colors, materials, and styles as other approved Kiosk Signs in the Town.

2. New and replacement Kiosk Signs shall each require a sign permit.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

Chad Daines, Principal Planner, presented the following:

- San Dorado Conceptual Site Plan and Architecture was approved by Town Council on November 7, 2012
- The final Fall Community Academy class will be held on November 15.
- Major General Plan Amendments update
- Neighborhood Meetings
              CVS Pharmacy and Paradise Bakery CUPs on October 14th
              AT&T (Lambert & La Canada)
              AT&T (Highlands Mobile home Park)

- Future Agenda Items
             San Dorado Master Sign Program
             Fry's Sign Criteria
             Richmond American Model Homes

MOTION: A motion was made by Nathan Basken, Member and seconded by Daiv Atler, Vice-Chair to Adjourn the CDRB meeting at 8:06 PM.

MOTION carried, 6-0.