Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
ABSENT: Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
Councilmember Hornat attended "Movie Night" at the Community & Recreation Center on Saturday, June 27.
Councilmember Zinkin reported that he would like to start a "Spotlight on Business" program and encouraged private business owners to contact him if they had anything special going on that they would like conveyed at a Council meeting.
Town Clerk Julie Bower announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist Joanne McElheny.
Development and Infrastructure Services Director Paul Keesler said a neighborhood meeting was held at the Community & Recreation Center on Monday, June 29 to meet the architect and talk about design options for the Center.
Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan reported that, as of July 1, Town staff was managing the Community & Recreation Center. Thirty-four new employees had been hired over the last few weeks to help meet demand at the Community & Recreation Center. The USTA Zone Team Championship was scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 2 through Monday, July 6 at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort. Fourth of July festivities were scheduled to take place at the Community & Recreation Center starting at 6:00 p.m. and at James D. Krieg Park at 5:00 p.m. with the culmination of the fireworks show at the Hilton El Conquistador at 9:00 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath said Regular Agenda item #5 was removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant and was continued to the September 2, 2015 regular Council meeting.
1. Councilmember Hornat - 2015 AZAPA Land Use Law Update Trip Report
2. Councilmember Hornat - 2015 WRRC Conference Trip Report
3. Councilmember Zinkin - NLC 2015 Summer Leadership Forum Trip Report
apologized to Vice Mayor Waters for the actions of Mr. Tom Kamoske. Mr. Hartung said that Mr. Kamoske was never part of his recall group but he was present on the day that the recall petitions were filed because he supported the recall efforts. Mr. Hartung said the November special recall election would cost $30,000 instead of allegedly $150,000 as reported by the media.
spoke about recent articles that appeared in the Explorer newspaper regarding the Town of Oro Valley.
suggested that at the time a recall petition was filed, a bond to cover the cost of the election should be required. If the recall effort was successful, the applicant would receive their money back. If the recall effort failed, the applicant should be required to pay for the cost of the election.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the month of August, 2015 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month.
Anne-Marie Braswell, Golder Ranch Fire District Community Relations Manager, accepted the proclamation and thanked Mayor and Council for acknowledging their mission to raise drowning awareness. Purple wristbands and ribbons would be worn in August to further increase drowning awareness.
Ms. Braswell said drowning cases spiked in August and she reinforced that the only way to keep children safe in the water was by adult supervision.
A. Minutes - June 17, 2015
B. Reappointment of Stephen Dean as the Town's citizen representative on the Pima Association of Governments' (PAG) Environmental Planning Advisory Committee (EPAC)
C. Resolution No. (R)15-51, authorizing and approving the supplemental Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Marana and the Town of Oro Valley to accommodate Oro Valley Water Utility work as part of the design and construction of roadway improvements to Tangerine Road from Dove Mountain Boulevard/Twin Peaks to La Cañada Drive
D. Resolution No. (R)15-52, authorizing and approving a license agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc. for installation and maintenance of improvements within the La Cholla Boulevard right-of-way
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Consent Agenda items (A-D).
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Town Clerk Julie Bower presented item #1.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to Recomend Approval of the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for H. J. Lewkowitz for Chipotle Mexican Grill #2590 located at 10604 N. Oracle Road, Suite 101.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs presented item #2.
Dr. Christine Conte, Executive Director for Tohono Chul Park, presented item #2 and outlined the following:
-Tohono Chul Mission
-New Entry Path
-Desert Palm Oasis
-What's Next & Why?
-Expand and Improve Parking
-Event Pavilion
-When & How?
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve entering into a public-private partnership with Tohono Chul Park to perform a feasibility study for building an event pavilion and direct staff to hold three stakeholder meetings to develop an agreement.
Councilmember Zinkin requested an amendment to the motion to stipulate that the Town's commitment shall not exceed $7,800 in permitting fees.
Councilmember Snider and Vice Mayor Waters agreed to the amendment.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Ms. Jacobs presented item #3.
Ghee Alexander, General Manager of the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, gave an overview of item #3.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Ordinance No. (O)15-09, amending Chapter 10, Article 10-2 "Guest Registers," Section 10-2-1 "Registration Required" of the Town of Oro Valley Town Code.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan presented item #4.
Councilmember Burns arrived at 5:51 p.m.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed circulation and programming update.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to approve Resolution No. (R)15-53, approving the addition of the circulation and programming update to the Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan update, as presented.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)15-07, REZONING 9.4 ACRES NEAR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LA CAÑADA DRIVE AND TANGERINE ROAD FROM R1-144 TO R1-7 AND APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND FLEXIBLE DESIGN OPTION FOR A MODIFIED REVIEW PROCESS (Removed from the agenda on 6/30/15 at 4:30 p.m.)
Principal Planner Chad Daines presented item #6 and outlined the following:
-Location
-Wall and Light Pole Location
-Recommendation
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke in support of item #6.
Oro Valley resident Dick Johnson
The following individual spoke on item #6.
Oro Valley resident Dick Millea
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Mitch Lorenz, representative for St. Mark Catholic Church, answered questions regarding ingress and egress concerns.
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Lorenz regarding the proposed request to amend the rezoning conditions for St. Mark Catholic Church.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve Ordinance No. (O)15-10, amending the rezoning conditions of approval based on a finding that the limitations established in the original condition are no longer necessary based on land ownership changes.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mr. Daines presented item #7 and outlined the following:
-Location
-Conceptual Site Plan
-Recommendation
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed Conditional Use Permit request.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Recomend Approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the Kneader's Bakery and Café, based on the findings that the proposed drive-thru is consistent with the Conditional Use Permit review criteria.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mr. Daines presented item #8 and outlined the following:
-Applicant's Request
-Current Building Heights
-Recommendation
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 approve Ordinance No. (O)15-11, adopting an amendment to the El Corredor Planned Area Development zoning, based on the finding that the request is consistent with applicable policies of the General Plan.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Planner Michael Spaeth presented item #9 and outlined the following:
-Applicant's Request
-Proposed Open Space Trade
-Proposed Recreation Area Condition Modification
-Summary and Recommendation
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke on item #9.
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed Minor General Plan Amendment.
Paul Oland, representative for the WLB Group, answered questions from Council.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Resolution No. (R)15-54, approving the Minor General Plan Amendment based on the finding that the request is consistent with the General Plan and applicable sections of the Zoning Code, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1.
Attachment 1
Exhibit "B"1. Prior to issuance of any residential building permits associated with a home or lot on Parcel 5-F, the developer shall post financial assurances in the form of a performance bond equal to the amount of recreation area and amenities as required in Section 26.5 of the Zoning Code, subject to approval by the Parks and Recreation Director and Planning and Zoning Administrator.
2. Issuance of residential building permits associated with a home or lot on Parcels 5-G, 5-K and 5-V, shall be in accordance with Section 26.5.E.1.a. of the Oro Valley Zoning Code.
3. The general location of the new Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5 Park, as depicted in Attachment 5 of this Amendment, is subject to refinement as approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Parks and Recreation Director. The Town’s intent is to direct future subdivision builders to complete the remainder of the 6.9-acre park in lieu of the one designated within Neighborhood 5 of the Rancho Vistoso PAD.
4. Concurrent with the review and approval of the Conceptual Site Plan for Parcels 5-G, 5-K and 5-V, a master recreation plan for the new Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5 Park with amenities must be presented to the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Town Council for review and approval.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Ordinance No. (O)15-12, approving the Planned Area Development Amendment based on the finding that the request is consistent with the General Plan and applicable sections of the Zoning Code, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 2.
Attachment 2
Exhibit "B"
1. Prior to issuance of any residential building permits associated with a home or lot on Parcel 5-F, the developer shall post financial assurances in the form of a performance bond equal to the amount of recreation area and amenities as required in Section 26.5 of the Zoning Code, subject to approval by the Parks and Recreation Director and Planning and Zoning Administrator.
2. Issuance of residential building permits associated with a home or lot on Parcels 5-G, 5-K and 5-V, shall be in accordance with Section 26.5.E.1.a. of the Oro Valley Zoning Code.
3. The general location of the new Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5 Park, as depicted in Attachment 5 of this Amendment, is subject to refinement as approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Parks and Recreation Director. The Town’s intent is to direct future subdivision builders to complete the remainder of the 6.9-acre park in lieu of the one designated within Neighborhood 5 of the Rancho Vistoso PAD.
4. Concurrent with the review and approval of the Conceptual Site Plan for Parcels 5-G, 5-K and 5-V, a master recreation plan for the new Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5 Park with amenities must be presented to the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Town Council for review and approval.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
Mr. Spaeth presented item #10 and outlined the following:
-Conceptual Site Plan
-Summary and Recommendation
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Oland regarding the Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan for Mattamy Homes.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve the Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan based on the finding that the request is in conformance with the Rancho Vistoso PAD and the Design Principles and Design Standards of the Zoning Code subject to the conditions of approval in Attachment 1 and changing General Note #19 to five (5) years instead of three (3) years.
Attachment 1
Conditions of ApprovalPlanning Conditions
1. Add the following General Note:
Issuance of any residential building permits shall be in accordance with the following:
a. Prior to issuance of any residential building permits associated with a home or lot on Parcel 5-F, the developer shall post financial assurances in the form of a performance bond for future development of the Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5 Park, equal to the amount of recreation area and amenities as required in Section 26.5 of the Zoning Code, subject to approval by the Parks and Recreation Director and Planning and Zoning Administrator. Financial assurances shall be released upon completion of Mattamy Home’s fair share of the new Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5 Park.
Engineering Conditions
1. The Moore Road cross-section shall include a 16’ wide raised median.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Zoning Plans Examiner Patty Hayes presented item #11.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit to install a new fiber cable line.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of the fiber cable line, based on a finding that it is consistent with the General Plan, Zoning Code and Conditional Use Permit evaluation criteria.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mr. Spaeth presented item #12 and outlined the following:
-Applicant's Request
-Conceptual Site Plan
-Environmentally Sensitive Lands
-Summary and Recommendation
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan for Kai South.
The following individual spoke on item #12:
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #12.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve the requested Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan for the Kai South subdivision, based on a finding that the request is in conformance with the Kai-Capri Special Area Policies and Design Principles and Design Standards of the Zoning Code, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1 and amending General Note #19 to stipulate that the Developer shall replace removed or damaged plant material with like size and species, and shall maintain and guarantee (in accordance with Section 26.6.C and I) the replacement plant materials for a period of five (5) years instead of three (3) years.
Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
Planning Conditions
1. ESL incentives attachment incorrectly references the actual minimum lot size as 24,000 square feet. Per the Conceptual Site Plan, the minimum lot size proposed is 17,794 square feet.
2. Indicate in the legend on the Cover Sheet the material to be used for the path over sewer connection on Sheet 5.
3. Include a label on Sheet 5 for path over sewer connection.
4. Revise the name on the old Rooney Ranch Area Z to reflect the new PAD on Sheet 9.
Engineering Conditions
1. The developer shall provide a striped crosswalk and advance warning signs at the Palisades Road pedestrian crossing.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Senior Planner Rosevelt Arellano presented item #13 and outlined the following:
-Applicant's Request
-Location Map
-Site Plan Features
-Airport Environ Zone Overlay District
-Summary and Recommendation
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and applicant Paul Oland, regarding the proposed Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan for Rancho Vistoso Parcel 10A.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve the Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan for Parcel 10A Rancho Vistoso, based on the finding that the request meets the Design Principles and Standards of the Zoning Code, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1.
Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
1. The following information shall be included on the Final Plat:
a. Runway Centerline Section Diagram (See Sheet 2 of the Conceptual Site Plan)
b. Allowable Building Height Table (See Sheet 3 of the Conceptual Site Plan)
c. The following General Notes:
i. No high reflective surfaces, large areas of standing water, smoke or steam generating devices, or other visual obstructions shall be placed in any areas of the property located within the Airport Environ Zone Overlay District.
ii. All prospective buyers of lots within this subdivision shall be informed of the presence and activity of the La Cholla Airpark, a private airport located west of the project. All perspective buyers shall be informed that low flying aircrafts may be a nuisance.
2. The applicant shall provide language in the deeds and future CC&R’s for the development stating that all prospective buyers of lots within this subdivision shall be informed of the presence and activity of the La Cholla Airpark, a private airport located west of the project. All perspective buyers shall be informed that low flying aircrafts may be a nuisance.
3. A barrier wall shall be installed along the open space boundaries located inside the rear property lines of the northern and eastern lots.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mr. Spaeth presented item #14 and outlined the following:
-Applicant's Request
-Conceptual Site Plan
-Conceptual Landscape Plan
-Summary and Recommendation
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan for Stone Canyon VIII.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve the Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan for the proposed subdivision located in Stone Canyon VIII, based on the finding the request is consistent with the Rancho Vistoso PAD Design Standards and the Conceptual Design Principles and Design Standards of the Zoning Code, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1.
Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
Planning Conditions
1. Revise Engineering General Note 4 to read, "Grading on lots shall be limited to 16,000 sq. ft. for house pads and accessory uses, excluding driveways and utilities; otherwise grading shall be limited to roadways, driveways, and utility installation. Areas outside the building envelope shall be recorded as permanent open space. The building envelope shall be staked and inspected by the senior zoning inspector prior to grading”
2. Remove Engineering General Note 5.
3. Add the following General Note, "All buyers of lots with ‘no-build’ areas shall be informed of such areas. Buyers will acknowledge receipt of these information items by signing acknowledgement forms provided and maintained by the developer”.
4. Add the following General Note, "No construction, clearing of vegetation, ground disturbance and alteration of topography regardless of amount shall take place on recorded conservation easements“
Engineering Conditions
1. Access for adjacent properties (Lots 591-596, Bk. 65, Pg 25.) through the 32’ Common Area “A” from the 36’ Public Utility and Common Access Easement and Private Sewer Easement shall be maintained.
2. Provide a temporary cul-de-sac per Town of Oro Valley Subdivision Street Standards on Tortolita Mountain Circle at the project boundary.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Zinkin requested a future agenda item to be placed on the September 16, 2015 Town Council meeting agenda regarding a presentation regarding ADA compliance as it relates to all town facilities to include an overview of the requirements and the updated overall town assessment survey as it relates to ADA compliance, seconded by Councilmember Burns.
expressed her dissatisfaction regarding the Miller Ranch project since it had been consistently pushed back and urged Council to make a decision on September 2, 2015.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.