MINUTES
ORO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
SPECIAL SESSION 
May 24, 2011
HOPI ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
 
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 P.M.
 
Chair Schoeppach called the special meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
 
ROLL CALL
 
PRESENT:
Michael Schoeppach, Chairman
Eugene Wowk, Vice Chair
Ray Shelton, Member
Richard Luckett, Member
Dennis Ottley, Member

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
Chair Schoeppach let the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
 
Opened and closed without comment.
 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
1.

Review and/or approval of the March 22, 2011, DRB meeting minutes.

 
March 22, 2011 DRB Meeting Minutes
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Luckett and seconded by Member Shelton approved the consent agenda.
 
MOTION carried, 5-0
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
1.

Sign Criteria color revision for Gadabout Salon & Spa, located at 8303 N. Oracle Road within the Plaza De Vida, OV311-002.  For questions and additional information, please contact David Ronquillo, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817or dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov.

 
Staff Report
 
Attachment 1
 
Frank Westerbe applicant and non-resident stated that Gadabout Salon has a sign on the building that was not changed or moved in anyway, but painted to a different color.  
 
David Ronquillo, Senior Planner presented the following:

- Request
- Location Map
- Context Map
- Building signage & color
- Gadabout
- Compatibility with adjacent signs
- Summary
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Ottley and seconded by Member Shelton to approve OV1311-002, sign criteria revision for Gadabout Salon and Spa located within Plaza De Vida.
 
MOTION carried, 5-0
 
2.

Request for approval of PAD Exemption from Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development Sign System Guidelines for entryway signs. The exemption would permit the Vistoso Community Association to utilize the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised sign standards in order to update the appearance of certain community signs. OV3-11-003.  For questions and additional information, please contact Karen Berchtold, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4814 or kberchtold@orovalleyaz.gov

 
Staff Report
 
Attachment Maps
 
Letters
 
Gina Carpenter, Manager of Rancho Vistoso Community Association and non-resident stated the current sign systems guidelines for Vistoso Community requires the signs to be specific.  The Community has decided to move to more current and aesthetically pleasing design for the entry signs. 
 
Karen Berchtold, Senior Planner presented the following:

- Request
- Background
- Sign Code:  PAD Exemption
- Rancho Vistoso PAD Map
- Chapter 28 Analysis
- Analysis
-Summary
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Shelton and seconded by Vice Chair Wowk to recommend approval of OV311-001, for PAD Exemption from Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development Sign System Guidelines by deleting the P-3 sign type and applying the OVZCR entryway sign standards.
 
MOTION carried, 5-0
 
3.

Development plan for Vistoso Commerce Loop Office Building consisting of 9,600 square feet, located at 2285 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop, OV1210-21.  For questions and additional information, please contact David Ronquillo, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817or dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov.

 
Staff Report
 
Attachment 1
 
Paul Oland representing WLB and non-resident presented the Development Plan. 

Discussion ensued amongst the Board regarding the proposed parking.
 
David Ronquillo, Senior Planner, presented the following:

- Request
- Location Map
- Context Map
- Development Plan Proposal
- Development Plan
- Zoning Standards
- Public Input
- Summary
 
Camille McKevier, resident stated she was glad to see the proposed building is single story and not taller than 26 feet.  The proposed building height limit is something that residents can live with.

Samatha Marques, non-resident and Administrator for the applicant stated the parking being proposed is to make sure they had sufficient parking based on projected staff and patients.  In addition, the vacant space will be leased and additional parking may be needed.
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Shelton and seconded by Member Ottley to recommend approval, OV1210-21, Development plan for the Vistoso Commerce Loop office building subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A".
 
MOTION carried, 5-0
 
4.

Architectural elevations for Vistoso Commerce Loop Office Building, located at 2285 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop, for Sheftel Dermatology, OV1311-04.  For questions and additional information, please contact Karen Berchtold, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4814 or kberchtold@orovalleyaz.gov

 
Staff Report
 
Site Plan
 
Floor Plan
 
Evan Eglin non-resident and architect presented the elevations and stated the building is compised of two spaces.  One is for Dr. Sheftel and the other space is for expansion or lease.

Member Luckett commented that this project would have been best submitted for the Conceptual Design Review Board because it doesn’t fit the context of the other buildings in the area.
 
David Ronquillo, Senior Planner presented the following:

- Request
- Architecture
- elevations
- Colors & Materials
- Summary
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Luckett and seconded by Member Shelton to approve architectural elevations for an approximately 9,600 square foot office building located at 2285 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop, by Eglin Cohen Architects, P.C. subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A".
 
MOTION carried, 5-0
 
5.

Planning Division Manager update.

 
Chad Daines, Principal Planner, presented the following:

- Two neighborhood meetings: Taco Bell on May 26th and Big Horn Commerce on May 31st.
- Portions of the Town Code Amendments and Zoning Code Amendments are continued to June 1st Town Council.
- June 15th Town Council will be presenting plaques of appreciation to DRB members.
- Design Standards will be heard by Town Council on July 6th.
- Two Zoning Code Amendments:  Major General Plan Amendment Submittal Window and Outdoor Displays in commercial zoning districts, both will be in heard by the P&Z Commission on June 7th and Town Council July 6th. 
 
ADJOURNMENT REGULAR SESSION
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Ottley and seconded by Member Shelton to Adjourn the Development Review Board at 6:44 P.M.
 
MOTION carried, 5-0