Rosevelt Arellano, Senior Planner, provided a presentation on the Major General Plan Amendment that included the following:
- Contents of the property
- Amendment Criteria
- Changes in the Community
- Residential Trends
- Commercial Trends
- Compatability
Rosevelt Arellano, Senior Planner, provided a presentation on the Planned Area Development that included the following:
- Subdivision Design
- Compatibility
- Neighborhood Meeting Concerns
- Supported by the current market
Paul Oland, WLB Group, representing the applicant, provided a presentation that included the following:
- The Conditions have changed
- Undesirable Commercial Land
- Compatibility
- Market Demand
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
Ken Hustad, Non-resident Oro Valley resident, commented on the following:
- In support of the applicant request
- The conditions placed on project should be placed early in the process
- Building height is an issue and should be compatible to the homes in the area and should have the max height at 21 feet height
Dick Serway, Oro Valley resident, commented on the following:
- Numbers of houses being proposed
- Height of the homes
Chair Leedy closed the public hearing.
Mr. Oland responded to the questions
- The applicant is very comfortable with this site plan and the proposed 39 lots
- The applicant is very comfortable with the conditions of approval regarding the set backs and heights of the homes
Key topics raised by the Commission:
- Proposed plan be a gated community
- Access point to the property from Hidden Springs Drive
- Based on the current growth trends, are the remaining commercial properties in Rancho Vistoso still viable
Elisa Hamblin, Senior Planner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Plan of Action
- The Public Participation Plan
- Project Schedule
- Contents of the Plan
- Revisions included in the Final Plan
Chair Leedy opened the public hearing.
Bill Sellers, Oro Valley resident, commented on the following:
- No mention in the document about broad band
- Very poor planning approach on the future service of broad band
- High capcilty broad band should be referenced in the document
- An expectation of constant upgrades in broad band is critical for the future
Don Bristow, Oro Valley resident, comment on the following:
- Concern on a Type I Major General Plan Amendment, new threshold is 40 acres is such a big jump and should be reconsidered
- Term "small town" to "neighborly" and "unique", does not measure up
- Parks and recreation facilities and programs should be provided to all residents, regardless of their ability to pay
Diane Bristow, Oro Valley resident, commented on the following:
- Low attendance of residents at the first public hearing
Chair Leedy closed the public hearing.