MINUTES
ORO VALLEY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
September 10, 2013
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

Chair Sakellar called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.

ROLL CALL

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

 
ALSO PRESENT: 

Joe Hornat, Council Liaison
Lou Waters, Town of Oro Valley Vice Mayor
David Williams, Planning Division Manager
David Laws, Permitting Division Manager

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Sakellar led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance

CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Board on any issue not listed on today’s agenda.  Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting law, individuals Board 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 Conceptual Design Review Board 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 AUGUST 13, 2013 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


August 13, 2013 Draft Minutes

MOTION: A motion was made by Kit Donley, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Approve August 13 Regular Session Meeting Minutes, with the amended text in item 6 "5/0 vote", due to one Member of the Board stepping out of the room during the vote.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

2.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR STONE CANYON ENCLAVE, LOCATED EAST OF HOHOKAM VILLAGE PLACE AND TORTOLITA MOUNTAIN CIRCLE, OV1213-21.


Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Proposed Conceptual Site Plan

Attachment 4 - Landscape Plan

Attachment 5 - Zoning Map

Attachment 6 - Cross Section

Attachment 7 - Golf Course Overlay Zone Encroachment Exhibit

Attachment 8 - Neighborhood Meeting Summary

Matt Michels, Senior Planner, presented his staff report which detailed the following information:

- Location Map
- Location Map 2
- Conceptual Design Review PAD
- Development Standards
- Conceptual Site Plan
- Neighborhood Concerns
- Recommendation


Jeff Hunt, Cypress Civil Development, applicant for this proposed development stated they are interested in preserving as much open space as possible. Each lot will be individually graded and have it's own individual drainage plan. The proposed site will blend with the existing homes in the Stone Canyon area. 

MOTION: A motion was made by David Atler, Vice-Chairman and seconded by Kit Donley, Member to Approve Subject to the conditions in Attachment 1

MOTION carried, 7-0.

3.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SIGN CRITERIA AMENDMENT FOR SAFEWAY VISTOSO PLAZA, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RANCHO VISTOSO BLVD AND TANGERINE, OV313-002


Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Applicant’s Proposal

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Aerial Photo

Attachment 4 - Site Photos

Patty Hayes, Senior Planning Technician, presented her staff report which detailed the following information:

- CDRB Sign Review
- Location Map
- Vicinity
- Sign Criteria
- Applicant's Proposal
- Wall Sign Color Pallet
- Site Photos
- Design Principles & Standards
- Summary


Cornel Ionntescu, applicant, indicated that he would be happy to paint the building signs whatever colors are permitted and to meet Oro Valley Code requirements.

MOTION: A motion was made by Richard Eggerding, Member and seconded by David Atler, Vice-Chairman to Approve based on the finding that the Sign Criteria is consistent with the Rancho Vistoso PAD and the Oro Valley Sign Code and Principles.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

4.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SIGN CRITERIA AMENDMENT FOR RANCHO VISTOSO CENTER, LOCATED THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RANCHO VISTOSO BLVD AND ORACLE ROAD, OV313-003


Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Applicant’s Proposal

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Aerial Photo

Attachment 4 - Site Photos

Patty Hayes, Senior Planning Technician, presented her staff report which detailed the following information:

- CDRB Sign Review
- Location Map
- Vicinity
- Sign Criteria
- Applicant's Proposal
- Wall Sign Color Palette
- Site Photos
- Sign Illumination Changes
- Wall Sign Quantity
- Monument Signs
- Design Principles & Standards
- Summary

Bill Hallinan, applicant, stated that the current Sign Criteria for the Rancho Vistoso Center was established back in 1994. The proposed changes would update the color palette, letter type, size and location of the wall signs.

MOTION: A motion was made by Kelly Huber, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Approve based on the finding that the proposed sign criteria is consistent with the Rancho Vistoso PAD and the Oro Valley Sign Code and design principles.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATION ONLY)

Chad Daines, Principal Planner, provided the following Planning Division Updates:

- State of The Town is scheduled for September 26th.
- Launch of the General Plan
- Interviews are being scheduled to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Conceptual Design Review Board, with possible appointment by the Town Council in October.
- Maracay at Vistoso CSP which was recommended for approval back on August 13th was heard at Town Council on  September 4th and was approved.
- Sun City Fitness Center Public Art which was recommended for approval on July 9th was heard at Town Council on September 4th was approved.
- The Shoppes at Oracle Public Art which was recommended for approval on August 13th was heard at the September 4th Town Council meeting and was also approved.
- The Community Academy is scheduled from October 10th through November 21st from 6-8 PM. There is no fee for Board and Commission Members. However private citizens will be required to pay a $50 fee. We encourage friends and family to attend.
- There are three upcoming Neighborhood meetings:
     -- September 12th for the Olson Property Major General Plan in Council Chambers at 6 PM.
     -- September 17th for the Miller Ranch Major General Plan in Council Chambers at 6 PM.
     -- September 19th for the Vistoso Highlands Major General Plan in Council Chambers at 6 PM.
- There is currently one agenda item for the October 8th meeting for Rancho Del Cobre Model Home Architecture.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Kelly Huber, Member and seconded by Richard Eggerding, Member to Adjourn at 6:53 PM

MOTION carried, 7-0.