Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Satish Hiremath, Mayor Lou Waters, Vice Mayor Brendan Burns, Councilmember Joe Hornat, Councilmember Mary Snider, Councilmember |
| ABSENT: | Bill Garner, Councilmember Mike Zinkin, Councilmember |
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider go into Executive Session at 5:02 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S.Sections 38-431.03 (A) (7), for discussion regarding the purchase or lease of real property near the area of Magee and Oracle Roads.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Mayor Hiremath said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Town Manager Greg Caton, Town Attorney Bill Sullivan, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Police Chief Daniel Sharp, Police Commander Aaron Lesuer and Town Clerk Julie Bower.
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.
Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
No reports were received.
Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs gave an overview of the Shop Oro Valley Holiday Campaign that would take place from November 2, 2015 through January 4, 2016.
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
1. FY 2015-2016 1st Quarter Public Safety Providers Reports
2. Letter of Appreciation - Oro Valley Police Department
Arts and Culture Ambassadors Dick Eggerding and Sasha Case introduced Sue Ziesmer Trinacty, director of Sunshine School in Oro Valley.
Ms. Trinacty gave an overview of the art work on display in the Council Chambers, created by three, four and five year olds from Sunshine School in Oro Valley.
Dick Eggerding and Sasha Case introduced the artwork on display in the Council Chambers which includes pieces of artwork created by Sunshine School, Immaculate Heart School, Resurrection Lutheran Child Development Center and Mis Manos Montessori School.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed November 2015 as American Diabetes Month in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Diane Bristow, representative for the American Diabetes Association gave an overview of her personal experience with type 1 insulin dependent diabetes. Mrs. Bristow also spoke of the 2015 "Step Out in Tucson" diabetes walk held at Rillito Downs on November 15th, 2015.
Senior Planner Rosevelt Arellano gave an overview of the 2015 Community Academy and recognized the following graduates in attendance.
Molly Dreisinger Laura King
Ted Dreisinger Fred Root
Laura Hamilton Henry Sheetz
Douglas Higgins Carrie Shockley
Patti Higgins Richard Tracy
Jim Wilde Barbara Wilde
Councilmember Snider requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Consent Agenda item (A).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to direct the Town Manager to take the necessary actions to complete the acquisition of real property near the area of Magee and Oracle Roads putting a $350,000 cap on the negotiation with an additional $5,000 for possible incidental and closing costs.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Garner opposed.
Elisa Hamblin, Long Range Principal Planner, presented the Your Voice, Our Future 90% draft plan and outlined the following:
- Your Voice, Our Future Project
- Project Schedule
- Where we've been: Phase 1
- Survey Results
- Oro Valley's Vision
- Where We've been: Phase 2
- Committee Challenges
- Review Drafts
- Vision and Guiding Principals
- A True Community Process
- A Proactive Plan
Marilyn Lane, Oro Valley resident and Your Voice, Our Future, Community Committee Member, gave an overview of the Community Committee Process and discussed the following:
- Community Goals and Policies
- Community Goals
- Economy
- Complete Community
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Neighborhoods
- Lifelong Learning
- Town Services, Buildings and Facilities
- Community Vision and Guiding Principles
Bob Swope, Oro Valley resident and Your Voice, Our Future, Environment Committee Member, gave an overview of the Environment Committee and discussed the following:
- Environment Vision & Guiding Principles
- Environment Goals and Policies
Mike Schoeppach, Oro Valley resident and Your Voice, Our Future, Development Committee Member, gave an overview of the Development Committee and presented the following:
- Development Goals and Policies
- Development Vision and Guiding Principles
- Land Use Map
Ms. Hamblin presented and discussed the following:
- Getting to Work: Actions
- Your Voice, Our Future Plan
- What's Next
- Tonight
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and Ms. Hamblin regarding the Your Voice, Our Future 90% Plan.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin endorse the Your Voice, Our Future 90% Plan as written in Attachment 1 with the condition and modifications as written in Attachment 2.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Senior Planner Michael Spaeth gave an overview of the proposed Fry's Fuel Center located within the Rooney Ranch Shopping Center and discussed the following:
- Purpose
- Planned Area Development Amendment
- Conditional Use Permit
- Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria
- Traffic
Development and Infrastructure Director Paul Keesler discussed the traffic characteristics for the proposed Fry's Fuel Center that included the following:
- Traffic
- Internal Capture
- Pass-by
- Destination or Net New Trips
- Existing Site Traffic Distribution
Mr. Spaeth continued the overview of item # 2 and discussed the following:
- Traffic
- Parking Lot Improvements
- Conceptual Site Plan
- Oracle Road Scenic Corridor Overlay District
- Conceptual Landscape Plan
- Conceptual Architecture
- Rooney Ranch Architecture
- Summary and Recommendation
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke on item #2.
Oro Valley resident Don Bristow
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and applicant Ali Fakih regarding the proposed Fry's Fuel Center.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters adopt Ordinance No. (O)15-15, approving the Planned Area Development text Amendment to the Rooney Ranch Planned Area Development.
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Garner opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed fuel center, finding that the request is consistent with the Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria, subject to the conditions in attachment #2.
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Garner opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan for the proposed fuel center, finding that the request is consistent with the Rooney Ranch PAD and Design Principals and Standards of the Zoning Code, subject to the conditions in attachment #3.
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Garner opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the Conceptual Architecture for the proposed fuel center, finding that the request is consistent with the Rooney Ranch PAD and Design Principals and Standards of the Zoning Code, subject to the conditions in attachment #4.
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Garner opposed.
Senior Planner Chad Daines gave an overview of item # 3 that included the following:
- Purpose
- Location
- Background
- Comparison - Approved and Proposed Plans
- Approved Architectural Concept
- Proposed Architectural Concept
- Recommendation
Applicant and CEO of La Posada and Nakoma Sky, Lisa Israel gave a presentation and overview of the benefits to Oro Valley for the proposed current plan.
Rob Longaker with WLB Group, representing the applicant, gave an overview of the proposed Planned Area Development amendments.
Gary Koerner with Three Living Architecture, gave an overview regarding the project design and architecture aspects of the proposed project. Mr. Koerner also answered questions from Council regarding item #3.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in support of item #3.
Oro Valley resident Larry Kincaid
Oro Valley resident and President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dave Perry
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adopt Ordinance No. (O)15-14, amending the Nakoma Sky Planned Area Development based on the findings that the proposed changes are generally consistent with the overall intent of the original plan, subject to the conditions in Attachment (A).
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
Councilmember Zinkin requested a Future Agenda Item for Council to reconsider the vote on Consent Item (B), the acquisition of real property near the area of Magee and Oracle Roads.
Motion dies for lack of second.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn at 9:07 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.