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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION June 2, 2020 MEETING HELD VIA ZOOM

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Present:	Celeste Gambill, Chair
	Jacob Herrington, Vice Chair
	Hal Bergsma, Commissioner
	Neal Herst, Commissioner
	Ellen Hong, Commissioner
	Skeet Posey, Commissioner
	Daniel Sturmon, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Michael Spaeth, Principal Planner
	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney

Commissioner Hong arrived at 6:02 p.m.

Chair Gambill provided instructions on how to participate in tonight's meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CALL TO AUDIENCE

There were no speaker requests.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Liaison Melanie Barrett provided updates on past and upcoming Council meeting agenda items.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 5, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Neal Herst, seconded by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon to approve the May 5, 2020 meeting minutes as written.

A roll call vote was taken:

Chair Gambill - Aye
Vice Chair Herrington - Aye
Commissioner Bergsma - Aye
Commissioner Herst - Aye
Commissioner Hong - Aye
Commissioner Posey - Aye
Commissioner Sturmon - Aye

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURE REQUEST FOR A NEW MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING AT PUSCH RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, 2000761
				Senior Planner Hannah Oden provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location - Proposed building location - Proposed multi-purpose building - View from Oracle Road - Compatibility with existing campus development - Summary and recommendation Applicant Mark Cueva with Carhuff and Cueva Architects, provided a presentation that included the following: - The reason/need for the building - Exterior perspectives of the building - Site plan showing location of the building - Sample of materials proposed - Detailed layout of the floor plan and uses - Building elevations - Site photos of the campus - View from Oracle Road Discussion ensued among the Commission and applicant. Chair Gambill opened the public hearing. There were no speaker requests. Chair Gambill closed the public hearing. Further discussion ensued among the Commission and applicant.


				Motion by Vice Chair Jacob Herrington, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to recommend approval of the Conceptual Architecture for the proposed multi-purpose building at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, based on the findings that the request complies with the Design Principles and Design Standards of the Zoning Code.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	3.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR CONCEPTUAL MODEL HOME ARCHITECTURE FOR THE MILLER RANCH SUBDIVISION, LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TANGERINE ROAD AND LA CAÑADA DRIVE, 2000236
				Planning Intern Michela Wilson provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Location - Approved site plan - Design principles and standards - Elevations - Colors and materials - Compatibility - photos from surrounding area - Condition of Approval 1 - Condition of Approval 2 - Summary and recommendation Applicant Brent Davis, representing D.R. Horton, provided a presentation that included the following: - Rendering of entrance sign for the subdivision - Site layout - Six floor plans with three elevations and six color schemes - Architectural features - Colors and materials - All homes meet energy star certification and include smart home technology - Review of the model plans and elevations: Opal, Jade, Onyx, Savannah, Sabino and Ventana - Aerial view of area - Existing homes in the area - Photos of Lehman Academy and neighboring community Discussion ensued among the Commission and applicant. Chair Gambill opened the public hearing. There were no speaker requests. Chair Gambill closed the public hearing. Further discussion continued among the Commission and applicant.


				Motion by Commissioner Skeet Posey, seconded by Commissioner Neal Herst to approve the Conceptual Model Home Architecture for six (6) model homes in the Miller Ranch subdivision, subject to both conditions in Attachment #1, based on the findings that the request complies with the Design Principles and Design Standards of the Zoning Code.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	4.			PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT TO THE NOISE ABATEMENT STANDARDS ONLY FOR NEW AND SPECIFIC LAND USE TYPES AND SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVENIENCE USES OF THE ZONING CODE
				Chair Gambill introduced the consultant, Dr. Lance Willis with Spendarian and Willis Acoustics and Noise Control, who was in attendance to answer any questions related to this agenda item. Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided a presentation that included the following: - Purpose - Part 1: Noise abatement - existing standard is broken - Part 1: Noise abatement - background - Part 1: Noise abatement - proposed amendment - Part 1: Noise abatement - scenario - Part 2 Convenience use separation - convenience uses - Part 2 Convenience use separation - proposal - Part 2 Convenience use separation - scenario - General Plan - Summary and recommendation Discussion ensued between the Commission, staff and the consultant. Chair Gambill opened the public hearing. - Keri Silvyn, a Zoning and Land Use lawyer who represents many developers in Oro Valley, spoke in support of Agenda Item #4 - OV resident Tim Bohen spoke on Agenda Item #4 Discussion ensued in response to the public hearing comments. Chair Gambill closed the public hearing. Further discussion continued among the Commission and staff.


				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma, seconded by Vice Chair Jacob Herrington to continue consideration of this matter until a future meeting to give staff time to provide more evidence related to how the proposed standards compare to other jurisdictions in the area, in Arizona, and the rest of the country.

				Staff asked for clarification on what information is being requested to provide. Commissioner Bergsma stated what information he is requesting.
				A roll call vote was taken: Chair Gambill - Nay Vice Chair Herrington - Nay Commissioner Bergsma - Aye Commissioner Herst - Nay Commissioner Hong - Aye Commissioner Posey - Aye Commissioner Sturmon - Nay

Vote: 3 - 4 Failed

OPPOSED:	Chair Celeste Gambill
	Vice Chair Jacob Herrington
	Commissioner Neal Herst
	Commissioner Daniel Sturmon


				Motion by Commissioner Hal Bergsma, seconded by Commissioner Daniel Sturmon to continue reconsideration of this matter to the next Commission meeting in July, allowing staff time to elaborate on their findings and evidence by showing how the proposed standards compare to other jurisdictions, both locally and nationally.

				Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.
				A roll call vote was taken: Chair Gambill - Nay Vice Chair Herrington - Aye Commissioner Bergsma - Aye Commissioner Herst - Aye Commissioner Hong - Aye Commissioner Posey - Aye Commissioner Sturmon - Aye

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Chair Celeste Gambill

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Principal Planner Michael Spaeth provided updates on upcoming neighborhood meetings and tentative items on the next Commission agenda.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Vice Chair Jacob Herrington, seconded by Commissioner Skeet Posey to adjourn the meeting.

Chair Gambill adjourned the meeting at 8:34 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 2nd day of June 2020. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this 11th day of June 2020.

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Jeanna Ancona
Senior Office Specialist