MINUTES
ORO VALLEY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
July 9, 2013
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
David Atler, Vice-Chair
Kelly Huber, Member
Harold Linton, Member
Kit Donley, Member
Nathan Basken, Member
Richard Eggerding, Member

EXCUSED: Dino Sakellar, Chair
   
ALSO PRESENT:  Joe Hornat, Council Member
                         Kelly Schwab, Contract Town Attorney

CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M.

Vice Chair Atler called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vice Chair Atler led the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO AUDIENCE - At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any issue not listed on today’s agenda.  Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Commission 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 Commission 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. 

1.

REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 28, 2013 STUDY SESSION MINUTES AND THE JUNE 11, 2013 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES


May 28, 2013 Draft Minutes

June 11, 2013 Draft Minutes

MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Linton, Member and seconded by Nathan Basken, Member to Approve the May 28, 2013 Study Session Minutes and the June 11, 2013 Regular Session Minutes

MOTION carried, 6-0.

2.

CONCEPTUAL PUBLIC ART FOR THE SUN CITY FITNESS CENTER, LOCATED EAST OF RANCHO VISTOSO BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF SILVERTON AVENUE, WITHIN RANCHO VISTOSO NEIGHBORHOOD 1, OV1210-17A


Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Application

Attachment 2 - Site Plan

Hillary Turby, Senior Planner, provided her staff report which detailed the following information:

-Location Map
-Sun City Recreation Center
-Conceptual Public Art Review
-Proposed Artwork
-Artwork Locations
 -Summary/Recommendation 

Bob Mariani, Sun City Community General Manager and Cathy Hartrich, Sun City Community Secretary, responded to the concerns expressed by the Board Members regarding the maintenance and originality of the proposed artwork. Mr. Mariani explained the maintenance plan and that the materials to be used are to maintain the quality of the artwork.

MOTION: A motion was made by Richard Eggerding, Member and seconded by Harold Linton, Member to Approve the Conceptual Public Art for the Sun City Fitness Center, OV1210-17A

MOTION carried, 4-2 with Kelly Huber, Member, and Nathan Basken, Member opposed.

3.

PUBLIC HEARING: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR MARACAY AT VISTOSO, LOCATED EAST OF LA CANADA DRIVE ON BOTH SIDES OF AN EXTENSION OF PEBBLE CREEK DRIVE, OV1312-08


Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Conceptual Site Plan

Attachment 4 - Zoning Map

Attachment 5 - One-Story Location

Attachment 6 - Cross Sections

Attachment 7 - Architect’s Review

Attachment 8 - Neighborhood Meeting Summary

Attachment 9 - Letter’s of Concern

Rosevelt Arellano, Planner, presented his staff report which detailed the following information:

 -Location Map
-Neighborhood Concerns
-Single Story Lots
-Recreation & Trails
-Golf Course Overlay District
-Golf Course Setback Map
-Review Standards
-Site Plan Issues
-David Laws, Permitting Division Manager, Explained the Requirements of Code Regarding Street Spurs
-Recommendation
 

Jennifer Ruby, Representative of Maracay Homes, described how the site plan process originated. Mrs. Ruby explained the reasons behind the developers choices to voluntarily restrict specific lots to one story houses, and the development design with regards to the recreation and general community development.

Golf Course Architect, Ken Kavenaugh, responded to the Board's questions regarding his recommendations for golf course setback requirements.

Joe Piscouski, Oro Valley Resident, requested further detail regarding the builder's statement at the neighborhood meeting that "70% of the new homes will be single story". Mr. Piscouski is concerned the poles at the site are indicative of potential two story homes. 

Andy Anderson, Oro Valley Resident, asked if the builder would be willing to reduce the number of 2 story homes or is the plan to move two story homes to alternate locations in the development. Mr. Anderson is also opposed to the two story homes due to the obstruction of neighboring views.

Joyce Shulte, Oro Valley Resident, expressed her concern with two story homes being built that block her view.

Dr. De, Oro Valley Resident, is also concerned with having two story homes in the proposed area. His understanding was that no two story homes would be built there, which is why he and his neighbors were willing to pay higher lot fees when their homes were built.

Karen Haider, Oro Valley Resident, is also opposed to building two story homes. Mrs. Haider questioned the number of vehicles per home and the anticipated traffic concerns. Mrs. Haider also expressed concern with the emergency evacuation plans.

Fred Haider, Oro Valley Resident, expressed his opposition to the proposed development. Mr. Haider suggested the project be flipped or mirrored in orientation.

Marlene Skibbe, Oro Valley Resident, is also opposed to two story homes as she will lose her mountain view. Mrs. Skibbe indicated a potential danger at the 11th tee with flying golf balls breaking windows.

John Landin, Oro Valley Resident, is also opposed to the two story homes being built in the area. Mr. Landin stated he is supportive of the neighbors who will back up against the golf course and their opposition to 2 story homes there.

Bill Adler, Oro Valley Resident, requested more information on the Golf Course Overlay District. Mr. Adler suggested the setback requirement be increased not decreased due to how hard and far with current technology golfers are hitting the balls.

Margaret Settz, Oro Valley Resident, suggested the builder implement a deed restriction throughout the development to insure everyone builds only one story homes in addition to protecting the builder's financial interests.

Jennifer Ruby, Representative of Maracay Homes, explained the earlier statement "70% single and 30% two story houses" being built in this development. The statement was not a commitment by the builder, rather a historical reference to trends in the housing market. Mrs. Ruby also clarified the purpose of the poles: they were erected prior to the secondary site analysis, as a reference to the maximum height and are no longer accurate. The builder will continue to review one vs. two story size restrictions. Mrs. Ruby reassured the Board as well as the audience, that the builder has an obligation to disclose the location adjacent to a golf course.

MOTION: A motion was made by Harold Linton, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member continue the case to a future date.

MOTION carried, 4-2 with Kelly Huber, Member, and Nathan Basken, Member opposed.

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Chad Daines, Principal Planner, announced two upcoming neighborhood meetings, the first is scheduled for July 18 at 6 P.M. at Wilson K-8 school to discuss the development at Tangerine and La Cholla. The second meeting will take place the following week on Wednesday, July 24 at 6 P.M. in the Casas Church on La Cholla to discuss the potential rezoning of the 43 acres located at the southwest corner of Naranja and La Cholla Blvd.

On July 3rd, Town Council approved the Conceptual Site Plan and Architecture for the El Corridor development, which is a multi-family and commercial development on the northeast corner of Linda Vista and Oracle. Council also approved the Planning Division's Work Plan for the next two years, which contains a number of important studies and initiatives which implement community goals.

Staff is continuing to work on several amendments to the zoning code; the ESL applicability during the General Plan Amendment process as well as the Public Artwork provisions.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Kelly Huber, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Adjourn the Conceptual Design Review Board meeting at 8:10 P.M.

MOTION carried, 6-0.