Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location
- Proposal
- 2014 General Plan Amendment
- Site Plan Revisions
- Rezoning Request Review Tools
The presentation was turned over to Permitting Manager David Laws to speak on traffic concerns. Mr. Laws reiterated Staff is requesting access be provided off Sunkist Road for two key reasons: (1) Sunkist Road east of this property was recently paved and this request would extend and enhance those improvements, (2) it is the best and safest access for this project. La Cañada Road is currently at less than 20% capacity; this project would add less than 5% new traffic. During the morning and evening rush hour time frames, it is expected that less than 20 cars will be traveling in and out of this subdivision.
Mr. Spaeth then continued with his presentation:
- Environmentally Sensitive Lands
- Public Participation
- Revised Conditions of Approval
- Summary and Recommendation
Keri Silvyn of Silvyn, Lazarus and Bangs, representing the property owner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Approved General Plan Amendment
- Previous Rezoning Tentative Development Plans
- Leman Academy
- Current Rezoning Request
- Background Information and the Concept Plan
- West Cross-sections
- North Cross-sections
- Viewshed Studies - View 1, View 2, View 3
- Outreach with Neighbors
- Photo Simulations from specific neighbors' properties
- Rezoning submittal
- Revised Concept Plan
- Updated Photo Simulations
Discussion ensued amongst the Board, applicant and staff.
Chair Hurt opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke on Agenda Item 2:
Alyssa Page
Pat McGowan
The following individuals spoke as opposed to Agenda Item 2:
Chuck Boreson
Timothy Bohen, Oro Valley resident
Sarah McGowan
Richard Paquette
Chair Hurt closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Drzazgowski
and seconded by Commissioner
Gribb
to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning, including use of the ESL Flexible Design Options for reduced lot widths and setbacks, based on the finding it is in conformance with the General Plan and all applicable zoning code requirements, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1 with the change that the number one Engineering condition requiring access off Sunkist Road not be included.
Mr. Vella asked for clarification if the motion referred to the new conditions due to the changed tentative development plan. Commissioner Drzazgowski stated it included everything discussed, including the new conditions, except for the Sunkist access.
Further discussion ensued amongst the Commission, staff and applicant.
MOTION failed, 3-3 with Vice Chair Barrett, Commissioner Swope, and Commissioner Basken opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Swope
and seconded by Commissioner
Basken
to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning with all conditions listed in Attachment 1, which includes primary access on Sunkist Road and the additional conditions staff provided.
Further discussion ensued amongst the Commission, staff and applicant.
MOTION failed, 3-3 with Vice Chair Barrett, Commissioner Drzazgowski, and Commissioner Gribb opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair
Barrett
to continue this item to a future agenda.
Further discussion continued amongst the Commission, staff and applicant.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Drzazgowski
and seconded by Commissioner
Gribb
to approve with all conditions as discussed except the Sunkist Road access, as there was a 3-3 split among the Commission concerning the access, and the Town Council to decide the appropriate access point, as a decision-making body.
MOTION carried, 5-1 with Vice Chair Barrett opposed.
Chair Hurt recessed the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Chair Hurt reconvened the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Senior Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location
- Proposal
- Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria
- Summary and Recommendation
Applicant Jason Marnin provided a presentation that included the following:
- Photos of building
- Perfect space for outpatient surgery center
- Layout of site plan
- Section of building
- State-required covered canopy for patient drop-off/pick-up
- HVAC unit: federally-mandated emergency generator
- Screening of HVAC unit will match architecture of building
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and applicant.
Chair Hurt opened the public hearing.
There were no speaker requests.
Chair Hurt closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair
Barrett
and seconded by Commissioner
Gribb
to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a proposed surgical office finding the request is in conformance with the Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Interim Community and Economic Development Director Bayer Vella provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Five elements
- Your Voice, Our Future circulation map
- Temporary and Emergency Services
- Review Tools
- Summary and Recommendation
Applicant Todd Stocksdale with Tucson Electric Power, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Application Purpose
- Considerations
- Emergency Clause
- Pole Height
- Distribution: La Cholla Blvd >50% height change
- Pole Diameter and Self-supporting Poles
- Diameter Exception
- Wire Diameter
- Pole-mounted equipment
- Major and Minor Collector and Local Roads <64 cubic feet
- Major and Minor Collector and Local Roads <160 cubic feet
- Conditional Use Permit required
- Pole Segment Replacement Length
- Conclusion
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission, applicant and staff.
Chair Hurt open the public hearing.
There were no speaker requests.
Chair Hurt closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Drzazgowski
and seconded by Commissioner
Gribb
to recommend approval of the Zoning Code Amendment in Attachment 1, based on the finding that the request conforms with the General Plan.
MOTION carried, 4-2 with Vice Chair Barrett and Commissioner Swope opposed.
Interim Community and Economic Development Director Bayer Vella provided the following updates:
- Two upcoming neighborhood meetings on May 17 and May 31
- Main Streets "Chalk the Block" event his past Saturday
- The next Commission meeting on June 5 currently has one item
- The July 3 Commission meeting may be moved to July 10
Chair Hurt adjourned the meeting at 9:17 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 1st day of May, 2018. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.