Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Garner to go into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) personnel matters regarding the Police Chief's annual performance review.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath stated that the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Police Chief Danny Sharp, Town Clerk Julie Bower, Town Manager Greg Caton and Town Attorney Kelly Schwab.
Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting 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 Snider recognized Erin Ferber, Senior at Canyon del Oro High School, for her outstanding achievements.
Councilmember Hornat attended a Youth's On Their Own (YOTO) fundraiser event on Sunday, February 16th in Sun City.
Councilmember Zinkin noted that Bill Carson collected cans throughout the community and donated all proceeds to YOTO. Should residents wish to donate their cans, please contact Councilmember Zinkin and he would forward their information to Mr. Carson.
Councilmember Snider reported on the findings of an outside investigation regarding Councilmember Zinkin.
Planning Manager David Williams gave an update regarding the Your Voice, Our Future project. Additional information could be found at www.yourvoiceov.com.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos reported that Standard and Poor's Ratings Services raised its long-term rating on the Oro Valley Oracle Road Improvement District two notches to 'A+' from 'A-'.
Mayor Hiremath stated that the agenda would stand as posted.
1. Public Safety Providers Quarterly Reports
2. Letter of Appreciation for Oro Valley Police Department
urged Council to move forward after the unsuccessful recall effort of Councilmember Zinkin.
Vice Mayor Waters requested that item (C) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Garner requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. Minutes - December 11, 2013, January 15, 2014 and February 5, 2014
D. Council Approval of M3S Sports' Request for In-Kind Support for the Arizona Distance Classic
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Consent Agenda items (A) and (D).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Garner requested clarification regarding the proposed sign standards exemption.
Planning Manager David Williams stated that the Sun City Association had requested a comprehensive change to place all of their signage under the Oro Valley Zoning Code sign regulations.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding the sign exemption request.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve item (B).
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Garner opposed.
Vice Mayor Waters asked how an assisted living facility would fit within the Economic Expansion Zone (EEZ).
Planning Manager David Williams stated that the revised Final Plat request wouldn't fit closely with the EEZ, however, the property was private and the property owners received approval of a Zoning Code Amendment in 2008 which permitted assisted living and skilled nursing on specific parcels in Innovation Park and Innovation Corporate Center.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve the revised final plat for Block 2, Innovation Corporate Center.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Garner opposed.
Jack Evert, Vice President of the Oro Valley Historical Society, spoke on the following topics:
-Mission Statement
-Partnership Programs
-Partners in Oro Valley Library
-Partners at Honey Bee Village Excavations
-Partners in Steam Pump Ranch
-Strategic Plan Goals
-Upcoming Emphasis Areas
Oro Valley resident and Director of the Kids in Need Foundation (KIN), George Kreigh, spoke on the following topics:
-Kiwanis Club
-Christmas tree disposal at Naranja Park
-Donated funds used to purchase school clothes for disadvantaged children k-5
Senior Planner Matt Michels gave an overview of item #1.
-Location and Context Map
-Proposed Partial Stone Veneer Band
-Staff Recommends Denial
Applicant Ross Rulney, gave an overview of the proposed modification.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and Mr. Rulney regarding the proposed modification.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to deny the proposed modification to Conceptual Architecture Condition #7, as proposed by the applicant and depicted in Attachment 5.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mr. Michels gave an overview of item #2.
-Applicant's Request
-Location
-Conceptual Site Plan
-CDRB recommended approval subject to condition
Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Applicant Thomas Sayler-Brown, representative for SBBL Architecture, spoke on the proposed Conceptual Site Plan and Conceptual Public Art.
The following individual spoke in opposition to item #2.
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to approve the Conceptual Site Plan for the Coxco property retail building subject to the condition in Attachment 1, finding that the Conceptual Site Plan meets applicable Design Principles and Standards.
Attachment 1
Condition of Approval
Coxco Property Retail Building
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Conceptual Site Plan
1. Provide at least two (2) shaded seating areas, in locations acceptable to the Planning and Zoning Administrator, along the front of the building.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mr. Michels gave an overview of the proposed Conceptual Public Art
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve the Conceptual Public Art for the Coxco property retail building subject to the condition in Attachment 1, finding that the Conceptual Public Art meets applicable Design Principles and Standards.
Attachment 1
Condition of Approval
Coxco Property Retail Building
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Conceptual Public Art
2. The applicant shall install a small metal plaque containing the artist's name, name of the artwork, installation date, and recognition of the Town's Public Art requirement.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos outlined the following topics regarding item #3:
-Town and Water Utility Impact Fees Approval Process - Schedule
-Proposed Impact Fee Schedule
-Historical Comparison of Combined Fees
-Jurisdiction Comparison Non-Utility Impact Fees
-Town Code Changes Ch 13 - Development Fees
Water Utility Director Philip Saletta gave an overview of the following Water Utility Impact Fees:
-Water Utility Impact Fees
-Comparison of Combined Fees Potable and Alternative Water
-Water Code Changes Ch 15 Article 17 of Town Code
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke in opposition to item #3.
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
No action was taken on item #3.
Ms. Lemos gave an overview of the following Funds:
-General Fund
-Highway Fund
-Bed Tax Fund
-Water Utility Fund
-Stormwater Utility Fund
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Burns to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Hornat opposed.