Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location
- Property
- Proposal
- Conclusion
Brian Ambrose, Applicant, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Overview of the business
- No employees for business, other that himself
- No equipment will be housed at the residence
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager, commented that the street is public and should a trailer be brought on site it would constitute a zoning violation. This permit would not allow that.
Brian Ambrose, applicant asked the Commission if he was able to park a small landscape trailer in the side yard. There is a fenced in area where a previous boat was housed. The Home Owner's Association (HOA) wants to make sure it is unseen from the street.
Mr. Vella responded that the code provides the statement that there should be no outdoor, open operations, storage or display of materials. The key part is how much of it is screened from the street and the neighbor's. As long as it's not visible in any form or fashion, it would be allowed.
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
Jonathan Oleott, Esq., non-resident of Oro Valley and attorney for the Copper Creek HOA. Mr. Oleott states he has reviewed the application and staff report and would like to put in the record, as long as the applicant proceeds as represented in the application and it conforms to the Convents, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R), he has no problems with the proposed application. The HOA would have to validate the trailer issue on its own, he is not prepared at this time to do that.
Dr. Don Cox, Oro Valley resident, stated he does not have a problem the people running small business' out of their home. It is not really clear at what point do you have to move from your residence to other property that accommodates your business. Dr. Cox's concern that the nature of this business would facilitate equipment trailers and unless the fences around the property are raised up to considerably, it will remain visible from the street. This will have an impact on the property values relative to his being able to sell his home.
Kathleen Nicholson, Oro Valley resident, stated that she has no problem with the application and she wishes Mr. Ambrose good luck.
Brad Smith, Oro Valley resident, stated he supports the proposed application and does not see a problem with a small trailer.
Chair Leedy closes the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Drzazgowski
and seconded by Vice-Chair
Hurt
to approve OV1600204, a Type II Home Occupation Permit for a landscaping business at 11885 N. Gray Eagle Ave., based on the finding that the proposed use is in conformance with the Zoning Code Standards for Type II Home Occupations.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, proved a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Sign Lighting
- Wall Signs with LED lighting
- Kelvin Measurement
- Kelvin Temperature of LED Wall Signs
- Message Board with LED
- Nit Measurements
- Nits for Message Boards with LED
- Enforcement
- General Plan
- Recommendation
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
Don Bristow, Oro Valley resident, stated he is in support of the proposal. His concern is with all the change in technology, what if people come up light that is brighter than the LEDs. Does this ordinance give the Town the control should a new light come available?
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager, responded that maybe five years from now we will be having another conversation about standards because there is a new technology. With this adoption and whatever is used will have to meet or approximate that standard. Right now we are focused on the number one source of lighting that is currently being used.
Dave Perry, Oro Valley resident and President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Perry stated he agrees with previous speakers on the proposal and it is much more preferable than some of the suggestions heard by Town Council in regard to night time inspections. He would also like to express his appreciation to staff for exploring other neighboring communities standards. LED is the technology of the future, the technology of right now is better for the planet and less expensive for the merchant to apply to their business. The most important thing in terms of our support regards to the language about enforcement of the code, lets set the standards, confirm at the permit stage and expect the business community to adhere to them.
Chair Leedy closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Gribb
and seconded by Vice-Chair
Hurt
to Recomend Approval of the zoning code amendment to Chapter 27 and 28, establishing lighting standards for signs.
MOTION carried, 4-1 with Commissioner Drzazgowski opposed.
Rosevelt Arellano, Senior Planner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- What is a Final Plat?
- What is a Final Plat Amendment?
- Best practices
- Proposed Minor Flat Plat Amendments
- Proposed Administrative Review Criteria
- Summary and Recommendation
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
No speakers request.
Chair Leedy closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Hitt
and seconded by Commissioner
Gribb
to Recomend Approval of the Zoning Code Amendment in Attachment 1 related to Final Plat Amendments, based on the finding that the request would enable the Planning and Zoning Administrator the ability to approve limited changes to an approved subdivision plat.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Chad Daines, Principal Planner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Current Zoning Code
- Goals of Amendment
- Definitions and Development Standards
- General Plan
- Summary and Recommendation
Tom Gansheimer, President of Lennar Homes, representing the applicant, provided the presentation that included the following:
- Multi-Generational Living
- Next Gen, The Home Within A Home
- Floor Plan
- Actual use Lennar have tracked
- Code Amendment to allow a range/cooktop
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
No speakers request.
Chair Leedy closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Drzazgowski
and seconded by Vice-Chair
Hurt
to Recomend Approval of the Zoning Code Amendment in Attachment 1 related to Accessory Suites, based on the findings in the staff report with staff's request that minor wording changes can be made without changing the content.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Chair Leedy provided the following presentation that included the following:
- Final stages leading up to the vote
- Staff is trying to inspiring voters
- A Your Voice, Our Future document this summer to prepare for voting
- The comments from the community are very positive
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager, presented the following presentation that included:
- Town Council, March 2nd Planning items
- Town Council, March 16th meeting has been cancelled
- Planning and Zoning Commission, April 5th meeting, Community Academy Training Session
- Freddy's/ Native Grill and Wings Neighborhood Meeting, March 3rd
- Moore Road and Rancho Vistoso Boulevard Proposed Conceptual Site Plan Neighborhood Meeting, March 23rd
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chair
Hurt
and seconded by Commissioner
Drzazgowski
to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:15 PM.