Patty Hayes, Senior Planning Technician, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Code Standards
- Study Session Key Items
- Flexibility of Sign Type
- General Plan
- Summary and Recommendation
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
Dave Perry, President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chambers of Commerce, and Oro Valley resident, commented on the following:
- The Chambers is in support of the proposed amendment
- A-frame signs are used as a tool to grow business success
- No objection to chalk board or hand written signs
- The Chambers would welcome discussion regarding directional signs and other alternative signage
- Directional signage would help disburse commerce
- Oro Valley deserves a decent looking community to live in
Chair Leedy closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner
Hitt
and seconded by Vice Chair
Hurt
to recommend approval of the Zoning Code Amendment in Attachment 1 related to A-frame signs, based on the finding that the request meets the intent of the general plan concerning signage.
MOTION failed, 3-3 with Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Barrett, and Commissioner Gribb opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chair
Leedy
and seconded by Vice Chair
Hurt
to recommend approval of the Zoning Code Amendment in Attachment 1 related to A-frame signs, based on the finding that the request meets the intent of the general plan concerning signage with the addition of the A-frame code amendment will expire on December 31, 2017.
Chair Leedy offered a friendly amendment to the prior motion to reflect the code be revisited prior to December 31, 2017.
The friendly amendment was accepted by Vice-Chair Hurt.
MOTION carried, 4-2 with Commissioner Swope and Commissioner Gribb opposed.
Patty Hayes, Senior Planning Technician, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Code Standards
- Study Session Key Items
- General Plan
- Summary and Recommendation
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
Dave Perry, President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chambers and Oro Valley resident, commented on the following:
- Outdoor display should be allowed on a permanent basis
- Outdoor display represents real income to the business
- Outdoor displays should be safe
- When merchants thrive, Oro Valley thrives
Chair Leedy closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair
Hurt
and seconded by Commissioner
Hitt
recommend approval of the Zoning Code Amendment in Attachment 1 related to Outdoor Displays, based on the finding that the request meets the intent of the general plan to support businesses and maintain Oro Valley's design expectations.
MOTION carried, 4-2 with Commissioner Swope and Commissioner Gribb opposed.
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager, is requesting the Commission initiate a discussion to potentially amend the Zoning Code to address a type of signs that is not specifically addressed. It's very similar to an existing sign type known as a pan channel sign. There has been an increase in the amount of business asking for this kind of sign and it is high time that this is addressed in the code. Staff has completed the research necessary because we have worked with several business' that want to see this go forward. Our ask tonight is not to approve a Zoning Code amendment, but initiate the ability to have the discussion about the amendment at a future hearing date.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chair
Leedy
and seconded by Commissioner
Gribb
Initiate a zoning code amendment to chapter 28 to enable a portion of wall signs to include business service tag lines or modifiers
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager, provided the following planning update:
- Town Council summer break
- August 23rd Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Major General Plan off-site meeting. Discussion only
- September 6th Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Major General Plan Recommendation
- No upcoming neighborhood meetings
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair
Hurt
and seconded by Commissioner
Gribb
adjourn the August 2, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:29 PM.