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.
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.
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
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.