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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION March 5, 2024 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Robert Kellar, Commissioner
	Joe Nichols, Commissioner
	William Thomas, Commissioner
	Sandra Wilson, Commissioner
	Philip Zielinski, Commissioner
	Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Vice Chair
	Anna Clark, Chair
Staff Present:	Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Attendees:	Melanie Barrett, Town Council Liaison

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chair Clark led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

The following individuals spoke regarding the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene:

- Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris
- Oro Valley resident Anthony Ferrara

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Liaison Melanie Barrett provided updates on recent and upcoming Town Council agenda items related to Planning.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Philip Zielinski to approve the February 6, 2024 meeting minutes.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ARCHITECTURE FOR THE HAMPTON INN AND SUITES HOTEL LOCATED WITHIN THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE AND NEAR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORACLE ROAD AND WATER HARVEST DRIVE
				Planner Alex Chavez provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location and project background - Review criteria - Applicant proposal - Summary and recommendation Linda Morales with The Planning Center, representing the applicant, introduced her team and provided a presentation that included the following: - Site plan - Building elevations - Renderings - Color palette - Graded site and existing businesses Discussion ensued among the Commission, applicant and staff.


				Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Joe Nichols to recommend approval of the proposed architecture for Hampton Inn and Suites based on finding it is in conformance with the Oro Valley Marketplace Master Architectural Concept Plan, and the Design Principles and Standards of the Oro Valley Zoning Code.

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Commissioner Sandra Wilson

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INITIATE A POSSIBLE ZONING CODE AMENDMENT REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS IN SECTIONS 22.9, 30 AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS

Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided the background and process for initiating a zoning code amendment, specifically related to code enforcement.

Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.


				Motion by Commissioner William Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to initiate Zoning Code amendments regarding Code Enforcement to enable staff to commence research, analysis and development of recommendations for future consideration.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Planning Manager Bayer Vella provide an update on agenda items for the next Commission meeting.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to adjourn the meeting.

Chair Clark ajourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 5th day of March 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist