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

PRESENT:

Dino Sakellar, Chairman Kelly Huber, Member Harold Linton, Member Kit Donley, Member Richard Eggerding, Member

EXCUSED:

David Atler, Vice-Chair Nathan Basken, Member

   

ALSO PRESENT:  Joe Hornat, Councilmember

Chairman Sakellar led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were no speaker requests.

MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Linton, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Approve the May 14, 2013 Regular Session Minutes

MOTION carried, 5-0.

A.	CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN

Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Rezoning Conditions of Approval

Attachment 4 - Proposed Conceptual Site Plan

Attachment 5 - Site Cross Sections

Attachment 6 - Conceptual Landscape Plan

Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented the following:

- Location & Context Map
- Zoning
- Approvals to Date
- Conceptual Site Plan
- Pedestrian Circulation
- Bufferyards & Recreation Areas
- Conceptual Design Review
- PAD Development Standards
- Cross Sections - West to East
- Cross Section:  North End
- Cross Section:  South End
- Cross Sections - North to South
- Neighborhood Concerns/Site Plan Issues
- Recommendation

Kevin Hall, Cypress Civil Development, civil engineering firm representing the applicant, introduced the following:

Leon Westerback, STG Design, Lead Architect
Eric Barrett, Art Studios, Landscape Architect
Ross Rulney, owner and developer of property

Mr. Hall went on to give a brief history and description of the proposed project.

Eric Barrett, Art Studios, Landscape Architect, addressed the board on the landscape Native Plant Preservation Ordinance.

Chairman Sakellar opened the Public Hearing

Bill Adler, Oro Valley Resident, stated that one of the unattractive aspects of apartment living is the distance between a person's apartment to where their car is parked.  He did not understand why parking is not more internalized.  Parking would be ideal if it was underground. Mr. Adler went on to comment that the project seems linear and unusable.

George Coutts, Oro Valley Resident, stated his only concern was that the property located on the west side would be stripped of all its landscape at one time. 

Chairman Sakellar closed the Public Hearing

MOTION: A motion was made by Richard Eggerding, Member and seconded by Kit Donley, Member to Recomend Approval of the El Corredor Conceptual Site Plan, based on the findings that the proposed design is in substantial conformance with Design Standards and Design Principles, subject to the conditions on Attachment 1.

MOTION carried, 5-0.

Attachment 1

Conditions of Approval

El Corredor Conceptual Site Plan

OV1213-14

June 11, 2013, CDRB

Planning:

The following conditions are to be addressed with the Final Site Plan submittal:

 

1.            Provide at least three (3) shaded seating areas, in locations acceptable to the Planning and Zoning Administrator, along pathways within the apartment development.

 

2.     Provide at least one (1) canopy tree as well as shrubs and understory in the roundabout located at the east end of the main entry drive.

 

 

Engineering:

 

3.     The developer shall coordinate with ADOT regarding the proposed north driveway along Oracle Road.  Separate ADOT approval is required for the proposed location.

Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Conditons of Approval

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Conceptual Site Plan

Attachment 4 - Proposed Conceptual Architecture

Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented the following:

- Conceptual Architecture Review
- Architectural Context
- Applicant's Proposal
- Design Review Principles
- Design Standards
- Clubhouse Elevations
- Apartment Building Elevations
- Garage Building Elevations
- Summary

Leon Westerback, STG Design, Lead Architect for the project discussed the following:

- Architecture  - Southwest Style
- Color variation
- Integrating some stone into the wainscot

Chairman Sakellar opened the Public Hearing

Bill Ader, Oro Valley Resident, said that the other unattractive part of apartment living is walking up a flight of stairs.   Stairwells are exposed to the heat and sun, yet you see apartments with no elevators.  He is interested in the conservation, water harvesting, energy and cost efficiency of appliances in these apartments.  Not discussing this is not being fully responsible.

George Coutts, Oro Valley Resident, commented that he likes architecture and questions the desire to have more colors.  Mr. Coutts went on to say that his only concern is with the garage that backs on to Linda Vista and the architecture from the Linda Vista looking north.  

Chairman Sakellar closed the Public Hearing

MOTION: A motion was made by Richard Eggerding, Member and seconded by Kit Donley, Member to Recomend Approval of the El Corredor apartments Conceptual Architecture, based on the findings that the design is in substantial conformance with the Design Principles and Design Standards, subject to the conditions on Attachment 1.

Chairman Sakellar offered a friendly amendment to include some stone veneer in the wainscot of varies buildings and to direct staff to review and work with the applicant on the garage elevations to the south.  The friendly amendment was accepted by Richard Eggerding, Member and Kit Donley, Member.

MOTION carried, 5-0.

Chad Daines, Principal Planner, presented the following:

- Rancho De Plata Final Plat is scheduled for Town Council on June 19th
- El Corredor CSP and CA is scheduled for Town Council on July 3rd
- LA Fitness Public Art has been approved
- Upcoming neighborhood meeting:  Retreat at Stone Canyon
- Express appreciation to attend the two Spring Training Session
- Future Agenda Items:  Maracay at Vistoso CSP and Sun City Fitness Public Art

MOTION: A motion was made by Kelly Huber, Member and seconded by Harold Linton, Member to Adjourn the Conceptual Design Review Board meeting at 7:10 PM

MOTION carried, 5-0.