MINUTES
ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
April 3, 2018
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
 
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Hurt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Charlie Hurt, Chair
Melanie Barrett, Vice Chair
Thomas Gribb, Commissioner
Bob Swope, Commissioner
Don Cox, Commissioner
Nathan Basken, Commissioner

EXCUSED: Tom Drzazgowski, Commissioner
 
TOWN STAFF PRESENT:
Bayer Vella, Interim Community and Economic Development Director
Paul Keesler, Public Works Director
David Laws, Permitting Manager
Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Bill Rodman, Councilmember

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chair Hurt led the Commission and audience in 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.

There were no speaker requests.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Liaison Bill Rodman provided the following updates:

- On March 21, Council approved the Final Plat for Nakoma Sky, a Conditional Use Permit for Tucson Electric Power and amendments to the Zoning Code section regarding the Economic Expansion Zone.
- At the upcoming Council meeting on April 4, Council will review the Saguaros Viejos Phase I and II projects.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

1.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 6, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


3-6-18 Draft Minutes

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Swope and seconded by Commissioner Cox to approve the meeting minutes.

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission regarding comments that were not included in the minutes.

MOTION carried, 6-0.
 
2.

PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED REZONING FROM R1-144 TO PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 199-ACRES LOCATED WEST OF LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD BETWEEN LAMBERT LANE AND NARANJA DRIVE AND 8.2-ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD AND NARANJA DRIVE, OV1601793


ATTACHMENT 1 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

ATTACHMENT 2 - APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL

ATTACHMENT 3 - LOCATION MAP

ATTACHMENT 4 - LONG RANGE CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN

ATTACHMENT 5 - SPECIAL AREA POLICIES

ATTACHMENT 6 - TENTATIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONCEPTS

ATTACHMENT 7 - 3.6.2018 PZC STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT 8 - DRAFT 3.6.2018 PZC MINUTES

ATTACHMENT 9 - ADDITIONAL NEIGHBOR COMMENTS

Principal Planner Michael Spaeth gave an overview of Agenda Item 2 and outlined the following:

- Purpose
- Location
- Proposal
- March 6, 2018 Planning and Zoning hearing concerns
- Traffic Impacts

Public Works Director Paul Kessler detailed the key aspects of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) including:

- Roadway Capacities: existing and projected traffic volumes in 2030
- Traffic Impact Mitigation Measures
- Special Area Policy regarding Cañada Hills Drive access
- Updates/details on the La Cholla Boulevard, Lambert Lane and Naranja Drive road widening projects
- New traffic signal at Cañada Hills Drive and La Cholla Boulevard

Mr. Spaeth continued with his presentation:

- Compatibility
- Rezoning Request: development scenarios
- Open Space
- Recreation Area requirements
- Key Factors
- Summary and Recommendation

Paul Oland of The WLB Group, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that included the following:

- History of property
- Timeline of neighborhood outreach and hearings for the General Plan Amendment and Planned Area Development
- Policy highlights from lengthy General Plan Amendment negotiations
- Additional General Plan Policies
- General Plan policies on each of the following parcels: A, B, D, E, H, J, K, L and M
- Open Space, Recreation & Trails possible amenities
- Possible Amenities on Parcels C, F, G
-Proposed Recreation Area Comparison to Wildlife Ridge Park

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission, staff and applicant.

Chair Hurt opened the public hearing.

The following individuals spoke in opposition of Agenda Item 2:

- Oro Valley resident Vicki Stepp
- Oro Valley resident Jose Echeverri
- Oro Valley resident Alan Haggh
- Oro Valley resident Paul Loomis
- Oro Valley resident Rosalie Roszak
- Oro Valley resident Jason Todd
- Oro Valley resident Tim Bohen
- Oro Valley resident Sarah Bertrand
- Oro Valley resident Jan Cunningham

The following individuals spoke on Agenda Item 2:

- Oro Valley resident Mike Zinkin
- Oro Valley resident Lynn Huebner
- Oro Valley resident Bob Reiber
- Oro Valley resident Chuck Cochran
- Alyssa Page

Leslie Sellgren was called to speak, but was not present.

Chair Hurt closed the public hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Cox and seconded by Commissioner Gribb to recommend approval of the Capella rezoning, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1, based on a finding that the proposal is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Zoning Code requirements.

Further discussion ensued amongst the Commission, staff and applicant.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Cox and seconded by Commissioner Gribb to Amend the original motion to include the following conditions:
1. All future site plans for each parcel will go through the Conceptual Site Plan process to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as Town Council for further review.
2. Complete an updated Traffic Impact Analysis for each development phase as required by Town Code.
3. Parcel M is restricted to 1-story height within 300 feet of the west property boundary.
4. The plans for restrooms and playgrounds in recreation areas must be maintained.

MOTION carried, 6-0.
 
Chair Hurt recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m.

Chair Hurt reconvened the meeting at 9:46 p.m.

3.

PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS ON MONUMENT SIGNS.


Attachment 1 Draft Code

Attachment 2 Applicant’s Submittal

Attachment 3 Sign Type Comparison

Attachment 4 Research

Attachment 5 Size of Electronic Message Boards

Senior Planning Technician Patty Hayes gave an overview of Agenda Item 3 and outlined the following:

- Purpose
- Proposal
- Size Limits
- Current Use
- Code Standards
- Background
- Recommendation

Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff.

Chair Hurt opened the public hearing.

The following individual spoke on Agenda Item 3:

- Oro Valley resident John Sellers

Chair Hurt closed the public hearing.

Further discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Basken and seconded by Commissioner Cox to approve OV1800397 Zoning Code Text Amendment related to electronic message boards on monument signs as show in Attachment 1.

MOTION carried, 6-0.
 
PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Interim Community and Economic Development Director Bayer Vella provided the following updates:

- Neighborhood meeting on April 10 regarding the Oro Valley Town Center Planned Area Development amendment 
- Reviewed agenda items for next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 1

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Hurt adjourned the meeting at 10:17 p.m.

Prepared by:


Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the regular session Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 3rd day of April, 2018. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.