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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION September 10, 2019 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Swope called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Bob Swope, Chair
	Nathan Basken, Vice Chair
	Hal Bergsma, Commissioner
	Celeste Gambill, Commissioner
	Ellen Hong, Commissioner
	Skeet Posey, Commissioner
Absent:	Thomas Gribb, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
	David Laws, Permitting Manager
	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
	Bill Rodman, Town Council Liaison

Commissioner Hong arrived at 6:02 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

CALL TO AUDIENCE

There were no speaker requests.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Liaison Bill Rodman spoke about the recent changes and clarifications to council liaison roles regarding boards and commissions, as well as planning cases on upcoming Town Council agendas.

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 6, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Chair Bob Swope, seconded by Commissioner Celeste Gambill to approve the August 6, 2019 meeting minutes as written.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Thomas Gribb (ABSENT)

PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A GRADING EXCEPTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF SITE EARTHWORK, KNOWN AS CUT AND FILL, UP TO 16 FEET FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT LOCATED AT 945 W. VALLE DEL ORO ROAD

Senior Planning Technician Patty Hayes provided a presentation that included the following:

- Purpose
- Location
- History of lot
- Applicant’s proposal
- Zoning requirements
- Current cut and fill
- Site details showing slope of lot
- Site photos
- Grading exception
- An example of grading for a home
- Public notice details
- Summary

Applicant and lot owner Susan Richards spoke about the background, circumstances and challenges of building a home on this lot.

Chair Swope opened the public hearing.

The following individuals spoke on Agenda Item #2:

- Justin Darimont, Oro Valley resident
- Wally Vette, Oro Valley resident
- Evelyn Sevilla, Oro Valley resident

Chair Swope closed the public hearing.

Discussion ensued among the Commission, staff and applicant.


				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to recommend approval of the grading exception for lot 6 of Oro Valley Estates, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, based on the finding it is consistent with the review criteria of the zoning code.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Thomas Gribb (ABSENT)

PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TWO REQUESTS RELATED TO A PROPOSED 47-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TANGERINE ROAD AND LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD. THE TWO REQUESTS INCLUDE:

TYPE 2 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND
REZONING TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY FROM R1-144 (LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL) TO R1-7 (SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL)

Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following:

- Purpose
- Location
- Proposed site design
- Proposed General Plan Amendment
- General Plan conformance and amendment criteria
- General Plan Amendment summary
- Proposed rezoning
- Surrounding commercial development
- Public participation
- Review tools
- Summary

Applicant Brian Underwood with The Planning Center, provided a presentation that included the following:

- History of the property
- Mitigation measures to ensure compatibility and address neighbor concerns
- View simulations
- Land use map
- General Plan considerations
- Homebuyer preferences
- Housing diversity
- Oro Valley General Plan
- Summary

Chair Swope opened the public hearing.

The following individuals spoke in support of Agenda Item #3:

Susan Walker, Oro Valley resident
Reverend Debra Asis, Oro Valley resident
Paul Krasnewski

The following individuals spoke in opposition to Agenda Item #3:

- Jim Tripp
- Deborah Turner
- Ron Orlantia, Oro Valley resident
- Tony Vera
- Jay Kendrick
- Diane Peters, Oro Valley resident
- Gary Abrams
- Alyssa Page
- Jim and Lori Engle, Oro Valley residents

Charles Simmons was called to speak, but was no longer present at meeting

Chair Swope closed the public hearing.

Discussion ensued between the Commission, staff and applicant.


				Motion by Commissioner Celeste Gambill, seconded by Vice Chair Nathan Basken to recommend denial of the proposed General Plan Amendment based on the finding that it is not in line with the General Plan, does not preserve the scenic beauty and environment of the area, nor keep the unique community identity as a special place.

				Further discussion ensued among the Commission.
				A roll call vote was taken: Chair Swope - Aye Vice Chair Basken - Aye Commissioner Bergsma- Aye Commissioner Gambill - Aye Commissioner Hong - Nay Commissioner Posey - Aye

Vote: 5 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:	Commissioner Ellen Hong
Other:	Commissioner Thomas Gribb (ABSENT)


				Motion by Commissioner Celeste Gambill, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to recommend denial of the proposed rezoning based on the finding that it is not in line with the General Plan, does not preserve the scenic beauty and environment of the area, nor keep the unique community identity as a special place.

A roll call vote was taken:

Chair Swope - Aye
Vice Chair Basken - Aye
Commissioner Bergsma- Aye
Commissioner Gambill - Aye
Commissioner Hong - Aye
Commissioner Posey - Aye

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Thomas Gribb (ABSENT)

Chair Swope called a meeting recess at 8:25 p.m.

Chair Swope resumed the meeting at 8:31 p.m.

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Planning Manager Bayer Vella spoke on the following:

- The Arizona State Planning Conference begins September 11; Commissioners Bergsma, Gambill, Hong and Posey are registered
- No Planning and Zoning Commision meeting in October
- The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in November currently has two study session items on the agenda
- Thanked Commissioner Basken for his years of service

Council Liaison Bill Rodman and Chair Swope also thanked him for his service. Commissioner Basken spoke and thanked all the members he has served with over the past nine years.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Vice Chair Nathan Basken, seconded by Commissioner Hal Bergsma to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Commissioner Thomas Gribb (ABSENT)

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 10th day of September, 2019. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this 12th day of September, 2019.

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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist