Parks, Recreation, Library & Cultural Resources Director Ainsley Legner reported that the renovations of Green Field at James D. Kriegh Park were underway. The renovations included field and dugout upgrades, fence upgrades and a new scoreboard. The renovations were to be completed on or before March 30th.
Economic Development Director Amanda Jacobs announced that the next Dine Oro Valley event would be held on Wednesday, March 14th from 6-8 p.m. at Metropolitan Grill and encouraged the public to attend and support their local businesses.
Ms. Jacobs invited the public to attend the next concert series which was scheduled for Thursday, March 15th at the Oro Valley Marketplace. This concert would feature the R&B group Shakey Bones.
Library Administrator Jane Peterson gave an overview of the item and discussed the following:
-Library hours
-Maintenance & upkeep
-Public computers
-Library programming
-Friends’ book shoppe & book sales
-Special collections & Friends purchases
-Current library employees
-Oro Valley Historical Society
-Meeting room policy
-Financial overview
The following individuals spoke in support of item #1.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Solomon and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to Approve with an amendment to section 9.1 to stipulate an initial term of 25 years with an auto-renew contract and strike the following wording in section 9.12.4, one mile.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
No action was taken on item #2.
Planning Manager David Williams gave an overview of the item and said that the location of the proposed LA Fitness was the northeast corner of Oracle Road and Hardy Road.
Mr. Williams outlined the following project information:
-45,000 square foot recreation/fitness center
-Access from Oracle and Hardy Roads
-Vehicular and Pedestrian network
-Drainage Improvements
Mr. Williams discussed the following:
-Conceptual Site Plan
-Neighborhood Issues & Concerns
-Grading Exception Approval
-Oracle Road Scenic Corridor
-Conceptual Architecture
-Conceptual Public Artwork
spoke on the proposed LA Fitness and requested an amendment to the conditions of approval. He requested that Part I, item 6, be amended to read, "These access points are to generally line up with the provided access points from the Pulte building development to the north".
Representing LA Fitness, Architect Jorge Calderon with Robert Kubicek Architects, spoke on the Conceptual Architecture and Public Artwork.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gillaspie and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Approve the Conceptual Site Plan for LA Fitness subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in Attachment 1 with the modification to the Engineering condition #6, second sentence, which shall read, "These access points are to generally line up with the provided access points from the Pulte Building development".
Conditions of Approval
LA Fitness Conceptual Design Package
Part I: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN Engineering:
1.
Address all redlined comments within the Conceptual Site Plan and Conceptual Landscape Plan. 2.
Provide a revised Traffic Impact Assessment that addresses comments in February 14, 2012 letter. 3.
Sheet 2: Provide a turn around area at the end of the dead end parking lot near the southeast corner of the building. A striped out parking space can be utilized to satisfy this requirement. 4.
For the Final Site Plan, the easternmost access point to the site on Hardy Road shall be removed from the Plan because it is not required for emergency access. 5.
Provide a transit pull-out along the northbound Oracle Road right-of-way adjacent to this project. This will provide access from the regional transit system to onsite amenities. Please note that all improvements within the Oracle Road right-of-way require ADOT approval.
6.
Provide a means for two future vehicular cross access points on the north property line of the project to access the parcel to the north, if necessary. These access points are to GENERALLY line up with the provided access points from the Pulte Building development (OV#1201-01) to the north. (Zoning Code Sec. 27.7.H.1.c.) 7.
Address staff comments (information items) in January 27, 2012 CDRB approval letter. Planning:
1. Conceptual Site Plan must be revised to show the updated location of the public artwork.
2. Conceptual Site Plan must be revised to address staff comments in January 6, 2012 letter, which includes the following Zoning Code requirements:
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A passenger drop off area must be provided. • -
A pedestrian area with benches and shading must be provided. Benches must function in concert with landscape design to achieve shading, or structural solution may be provided. • -
A forty-two inch high, masonry wall and/or depressed parking, or combination, must be provided for the parking spaces facing Hardy Road. • -
Confirm that landscaped area requirement is met for western building elevation. • -
Indicate location of Class 1 and Class 2 bicycle parking. 3. For the final Landscape Plan, plant types will be selected that include color, visual interest, and height.
4. For the Improvement Plans and Final Landscape Plan, the channel along Hardy Road shall be designed to preserve existing vegetation to the greatest extent feasible.
5. For the Final Site Plan, a six foot high screen wall with view panels located in the middle of a thirty foot wide landscape buffer will be provided at the eastern property boundary.
6. Wall-mounted lighting will be ten feet high or lower, and pole-mounted lighting within 150 feet of residential property must be fifteen feet high or lower, with cut-off fixtures.
7. The refuse container must be relocated to the northwest corner of the northern parking lot.
8. Mitigate any on-site occurrences of Buffelgrass by Town-accepted measures.
9. Retaining wall material must match the material of the main building.
10. In the buffer at the eastern property line, a row of trees shall be provided on the east side of the screen wall spaced 15 feet on center.
11. Address staff comments (information items) in January 27, 2012 CDRB approval letter.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gillaspie and seconded by Councilmember Garner to Approve the Conceptual Architecture for LA Fitness subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, Part II.
Conditions of Approval
LA Fitness Conceptual Design Package
Part II: CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURE
1. Details must be provided for six foot high screening of refuse areas. 2. Specify cornice material on materials sheet. 3. The rooftop mechanical equipment shall be clustered and screened. A plan depicting the view of the rooftop mechanical equipment from the adjacent neighborhood, with required screening must be submitted for review and approval of staff.
4. The architectural element is limited to the alternative five foot high, brick architectural element previously proposed by LA Fitness. This element was approved by the CDRB.
5. The vertical wall plane articulation elements from the northern elevation will be added to the eastern elevation of the building to meet Design Standard 2.2.D.1.
6. Additional shading must be added to the western elevation to meet Design Standard.
2.2.D.1.f. using 24” or larger box trees. 24” or larger salvaged trees from the site are acceptable.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Hornat opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gillaspie and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Approve the Conceptual Public Artwork for LA Fitness subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, Part III.
Conditions of Approval
LA Fitness Conceptual Design Package
Part III: CONCEPTUAL PUBLIC ARTWORK 1. A drawing indicating the location of public artwork must be provided.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Principal Planner Chad Daines gave an overview of the item and said that the proposed amendments consisted of the following:
-Add Community Event Signs standards
-Add additional background colors for temporary banners
Mr. Daines gave examples of Community Event Signs and stated that their purpose was to provide directions and information to the public. As for banner background colors, Mr. Daines said that most temporary banner background colors would be allowed under the proposed amendment.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke in opposition to item #4.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Solomon and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Approve Ordinance No. (O)12-04, amending the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised, Chapter 28, Signs, to establish standards for Community Event Signs and to amend the standards for Temporary Banner Signs as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission as provided in Attachment 1.
ATTACHMENT 1
Chapter 28 Signs
Section 28.7.A. Permitted Temporary Signs on Public Property
6. Community Event Sign A. Definition: A sign displayed by a community association to advertise a Community event within that community. Community event shall mean an event, activity, or meeting conducted by a homeowners’ association, community association or majority of residents within a subdivision or defined geographical area.
B. Community associations, for the purpose of this subsection shall be limited to homeowners associations, neighborhood associations, or property Owner(s) which formally represent a majority of the property owners within a subdivision or defined geographical area.
C. Quantity: The number of signs allowed is based on the number of intersections or changes of direction of subdivsion streets, as approved and deemed necessary by the Planning and zoning Administrator and town Engineer.
D. Area of Sign: A maximum of five (5) square feet per sign.
E. Height: A maximum of thirty (30) inches above grade.
F. Location: Signs are permitted on HOA or otheR private property. Signs are permitted in the Town right-of-way in accordance with the provisions of Section 28.7.A.3.e. and with the approval of the Town Engineer. No sign may be placed in a location that creates a public safety hazard AS DETERMINED BY THE TOWN ENGINEER. signS may be placed within the development, or the immediately adjacent right-of-way.
G. Duration: No more than twelve (12) events per community per calendar year,. Five (5) continuous days per event.
H. Signs shall not be hand drawn and shall be professional.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Garner opposed.
Parks, Recreation, Library & Cultural Resources Director Ainsley Legner gave an overview of the item and discussed the two viable bathroom options along with funding sources.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Approve funding for the construction of a new restroom facility at Steam Pump Village utilizing the Recreation In-Lieu Fees of $120,000 and further Move to reallocate the current balance of the Recreation In-Lieu Fees in the amount of $185,240 from the General Fund contingency reserves into a separate budgetary fund.
MOTION carried, 7-0.