PRESENT:

Walter Ohlson, Vice Chair Dan Huff, Commissioner Joseph Kane, Commissioner Jenni Sunshine, Commissioner

ABSENT:

Eric Thomae, Chair

STAFF PRESENT:     Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director  
                                   Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources Manager
                                   Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
                                   Steve Solomon, Councilmember

GUESTS:                    Jim Williams, Historical Society President

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Sunshine and seconded by Commissioner Huff to approve minutes as noted with correction

 

MOTION carried, 4-0

 

Bayer Vella described how the work plan reflects the Town's strategic plan. The planning department put together a two year plan and the Council decided to use the Your Voice Our Future plan as the guide for the two years. Mr. Vella answered questions and informed the Commission that Planning and Zoning tracks progress while Parks & Recreation manages.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Huff and seconded by Commissioner Kane to approve the Planning and Zoning Work Plan as is

 

MOTION carried, 4-0

 

Bayer Vella presented and defined zone overlays.  Questions and discussion ensued along with examples of overlays within the Town of Oro Valley.

Mr. Jim Williams from the Oro Valley Historic Society offered information about upcoming guest speakers and reminded the Commission that one of their main functions is to education the community about local history. He mentioned two upcoming topics pertaining to early land law and the Zellweger Mansion.

Ms. Dellerman informed Commissioners that student winners were honored and gifted at last month's Council meeting. Essays are placed on the Town's website on the historic preservation page.

Ms. Diaz-Trahan reminded the Commission that the Annual Report is a regulated document.  Commissioner Huff volunteered to prepare the report. 

Ms. Dellerman reported that the chicken coop work is still in progress and that workshops will continue at Steam Pump Ranch.  David Yubeta will be returning to work on the adobe wall in the garage as pro bono work. Ms. Dellerman also reminded commissioners about several interesting classes that will take place at the Historic Preservation Conference including a breakfast held at Steam Pump Ranch.

Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported that the Honey Bee Archeology Preserve owned by Pima County provided a report with updates. She listed the details and informed the Commission that completion is expected in the fall. Pima county park rules will apply.