Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
Councilmember Zinkin reported that the Federal government shutdown was unlikely to cause any interruptions to Town services since the Town received minimal federal funding.
Town Clerk Julie Bower announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist Christine Lytwynczuk.
Mayor Hiremath stated that the agenda would stand as posted.
1. 2013 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference
recommended that all existing agreements with potential liability be reviewed to determine the Town's legal and financial exposure.
spoke on the General Plan amendment process.
1. Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) - Oracle Road (State Route 77) Widening Project Update
Robin Rain, representative for ADOT, gave an overview of the Oracle Road widening project and discussed the following:
-Project Area
-Public outreach meetings
-Project purpose and need
-Anticipated project schedule
-Project improvements
-Wildlife crossings
-Sound barrier walls
A. Minutes - September 4, 2013
B. Council approval of Tucson Sports’ request for in-kind support for the USA Triathlon National Duathlon Championships
C. Resolution No. (R)13-60, Authorizing and approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Pima County for the funding of the design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Vistoso Highland Drive in the amount of $700,000
D. Resolution No. (R)13-61, Authorizing and approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Pima County for the funding of the design and construction of a sidewalk along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard from Vistoso Highland Drive to Morning Vista Drive in the amount of $150,000
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Garner and seconded by Councilmember Snider to Approve consent agenda items (A)-(D).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Town Clerk Julie Bower gave an overview of item #1.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Recomend Approval of the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Wayne Hallquist and principals for Molinito located at 10180 N. Oracle Road.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Senior Planner Matt Michels gave an overview of item #2.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding the proposed conceptual site plan.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to Approve the Conceptual Site Plan for Stone Canyon Enclave, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, finding that the Conceptual Site Plan meets the applicable Design Principles and Standards.
Councilmember Snider requested to amend the motion by stipulating that the development would consist of single-story homes based upon agreement with the developer. Vice Mayor Waters and Councilmember Zinkin agreed to the amendment.
Jeff Hunt, representative for Cypress Civil Development, agreed to the single-story requirement.
Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
Stone Canyon Enclave Conceptual Site Plan
OV1213-21
Planning:
The following conditions are to be addressed with the Final Site Plan submittal:
1. Provide sidewalks throughout the development.
2. Lots shall be reconfigured to conform to the Golf Course Overlay Zone setback requirements.
Engineering:
3. Detention basins are typically located within common areas, not individual lots as depicted within the Conceptual Site Plan (see lots 10 and 11). Easements and deed restrictions will be required for access, maintenance, and drainage accommodations for any basins operated and maintained within individual private lots unless they are relocated into common areas during the Final Design process.
4. Detention basins are depicted within the traffic circle areas on the Conceptual Site Plan. Verification shall be required during the Final Design stage to verify that the basins will drain within a 12 hour period and that they do not discharge directly into the street.
5. Verification that safe and efficient access is provided for all proposed lots will be required during the Final Design stage. Driveways or constructed obstructions shall not be permitted within areas of limited sight visibility.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
No future agenda items were requested.
was concerned with how the Town's residential growth would impact the Amphitheater School District enrollment.
Town Manager Greg Caton said that the Town was in frequent communications with the Amphitheater School District and they were well aware of recent development activity.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Hiremath and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.