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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION August 6, 2019 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Present:	Bob Swope, Chair
	Nathan Basken, Vice Chair
	Hal Bergsma, Commissioner
	Celeste Gambill, Commissioner
	Thomas Gribb, Commissioner
	Ellen Hong, Commissioner
	Skeet Posey, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
	David Laws, Permitting Manager
	Bill Rodman, Town Council Liaison
	J.J. Johnston, Community and Economic Development Director

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

CALL TO AUDIENCE

There were no speaker requests.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Town Council Liaison Bill Rodman provided updates on past and upcoming Town Council meetings.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 9, 2019 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Skeet Posey, seconded by Vice Chair Nathan Basken to approve the July 9, 2019 special session minutes as written.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURE FOR THREE NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AT THE El CORREDOR COMMERCIAL CENTER, LOCATED NORTHEAST OF ORACLE ROAD AND LINDA VISTA BOULEVARD, 1901338
				Senior Planner Hannah Oden provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Site location - Proposed new buildings (Buildings 1, 2 and 5) and their locations - Architecture for each new building - Landscape plan for each new building - Compatibility with existing development - Summary and Recommendation Thomas Sayler-Brown with SBBL Architecture, stated the staff presentation was very thorough and he was available for any questions. Discussion ensued among the Commission, staff and applicant.


				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to recommend approval of the conceptual architecture for the three new commercial buildings at the El Corredor Commercial Center, based on the finding that the request complies with the Design Principles and Design Standards of the Zoning Code as well as the El Corredor PAD.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	3.			PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE AND BUSINESS CENTER, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORACLE ROAD AND CALLE CONCORDIA ITEM A: A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A BUILDING SIZE OVER 15,000 SQUARE FEET ITEM B: A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SELF-STORAGE USE Commissioner Bergsma stated that he would not participate in the hearing of this case as he indicated at the June Commission meeting, and excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
				Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location - Rational for reconsideration - Conditional Use permits: two (2) for consideration - Key concerns previously raised by the Commission - Tech-Park land and availability - Impact on Tech-Park uses - Revised Tentative Development Plan - Revised Architecture - Kay Factors - Summary and Recommendation Brian Underwood with the Planning Center, introduced his CEO Linda Morales and the project developer Hank Amos. Mr. Underwood provided a presentation that included the following: - Recap of the May 7 Commission meeting - Changes made to the project - Architecture enhancements - Developable area and challenges - The Town's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) draft study and how this project addresses the job issues raised in report - Benefits of virtual office space - Economic impact - The major employers in Oro Valley - How storage facilities are utilized (business and personal uses) - Foothills Business Park example - Town zoning for employment - Takeaways from the neighborhood meeting previously held - Summary Chair Swope opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in support of Agenda Item 3: Oro Valley resident Greg Kishi Oro Valley resident Andy Gibbs Oro Valley resident Twink Monrad Oro Valley resident Dave Perry Property owner Albert Moussa Oro Valley resident Ross Lamberson The following individual spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 3: Oro Valley resident Tim Bohen The following individual spoke regarding Agenda Item 3 and asked clarifying questions: Oro Valley resident Dion Heimink Chair Swope closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued among the Commission, staff, applicant, property owner and public hearing speaker Andy Gibbs.


				Motion by Vice Chair Nathan Basken, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to recommend approval of OV1803280 Item A, a Conditional Use permit, to allow a building size over 15,000 square feet, subject to the condition in Attachment 1, based on the finding the request is in conformance with the General Plan.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried


				Motion by Commissioner Celeste Gambill, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to recommend approval of Item B, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a self-storage use, subject to the conditions in Attachment 2, based on the finding the request is in conformance with the General Plan and Oro Valley Zoning Code and with the added conditions of (1) right-hand turn lane on Oracle Road is required upon approval by ADOT; and (2) the thirteen executive suites must be maintained for a period of ten years or until 50% build-out on the property to the north, whichever occurs sooner.


				Motion by Chair Bob Swope, to offer a Friendly Amendment to the Motion that clarifies the hours stated in Item 3 of the Conditions of Approval apply to the self-storage use only. Both the Motioner and Seconder accepted the Friendly Amendment.

				Commissioner Basken stated he was not in favor of the additional time stipulation to maintain the thirteen Executive Suites. Chair Swope also stated he was not comfortable and agreed the market should dictate the use for the space. Commissioner Hong asked for clarification on the percentage of office space in the building.
				A Roll Call vote was taken: Chair Swope - Nay Vice Chair Basken - Aye Commissioner Gambill - Aye Commissioner Gribb - Nay Commissioner Hong - Aye Commissioner Posey - Aye

Vote: 4 - 2 Carried

OPPOSED:	Chair Bob Swope
	Commissioner Thomas Gribb

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided updates on an upcoming neighborhood meeting, the 2019 Arizona APA Conference and the next Commission meeting date on September 10.

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Swope adjourned the meeting at 8:37 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 6th day of August, 2019. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this 8th day of August, 2019.

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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist